Dr. LeWinn’s Serum Series – Renew

I was really keen to trial this product. Firstly because I love Dr LeWinn’s skincare and secondly because retinol is popularly known as the go-to ingredient for anti-aging benefits, like reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, evening out skin tone and hyperpigmentation.

The serum is comprised of encapsulated retinol, a version of retinol that is time-released and has fewer side effects. It enables the retinol to penetrate more deeply into the skin. Dermatologists state that this serum is 5x more effective than regular retinol alone. It’s also infused with Beauactive that boosts collagen and improves skin texture. The lightly fragranced serum comes in a bottle with a lid that has an air button which draws the liquid up into an eye dropper. The dropper provides the right amount of serum to use every time. I love the fact that the serum is both oil and alcohol free.

My face and neck have lost elasticity over time due to intrinsic aging, Winter is never kind to my skin and I need something to address dry patches and uneven skin tone. Extra ‘glow’ for my dull skin would also be a bonus. As retinol can cause redness and dry skin I worked it into my routine for a few nights then built it up to every day/evening as my skin tolerated the formula. After cleansing I gently massage two to three drops of serum into my skin, leaving it for a minute or so to absorb before applying moisturiser. I also apply SPF 50 sunscreen in the mornings to protect my skin from sun damage. The serum absorbed very quickly. It’s lightweight and feels like silk on my skin. It went well with my other skincare and provided a good base for my makeup. I have experienced no irritation or breakouts after daily use.

After four weeks of using this product my skin feels hydrated and smoother. It has plumped my skin and as a result patches of dry flakey skin on my cheeks have softened and my fine lines are less noticeable. Even my pigmentation has improved slightly. Deeper wrinkles around my mouth and on my forehead will require ongoing usage but hey I am loving the results so far. I wake up in the morning with brighter more even-toned skin. I will continue to use this serum and look forward to continued results after 2 - 3 months of consistent usage.

I’m a big fan of Dr Lewinn’s Reversaderm range and this serum comes close as a really nice serum you can use morning and night.

It’s quite a thin textured liquid and milky in colour. I found the dropper gave out more than I needed so I only gave it a half squeeze. There was no adverse reaction or tingling which I was anticipating due to the high retinol content and I’ve happily used this for almost a month.

Have I found less wrinkles and reduced sun spots like the claim on the bottle? Maybe very slightly - but the biggest thing I’ve found is my skin is a lot more hydrated and definitely clearer, especially around my nose which I’m pleased about.

Because it’s a liquid texture this bottle will last a lot longer than my current serum but I’m not sure I’ll purchase again as it seems to be around the $50 mark. For now though I’m enjoying my skin’s condition as it’s really hydrated and I have an overall dewy complexion.

I was incredibly excited to receive Dr. Lewinn’s Retinol + Beauactive Renew Serum to trial. I am on a mission to find the right anti-ageing product(s) for myself, and the previous serum I tried turned out to not be very effective in the long run. The serum comes packaged in a nicely designed cardboard box, which contains all the information you need on how to use the serum. Most of the instructions are also repeated on the serum bottle, which I really like as it means you do not need to keep the box if you are unfamiliar with a serum. The bottle itself is nice and sturdy, and comes with a dropper which is very easy to use. The dropper is needed to remove the liquid serum from the bottle and put a few drops onto your fingers to then apply the serum to the face and decolletage. The instructions say to use 1-2 drops, but I found that I need more than that just to cover my face. The serum has almost no smell, and it is easily applied and absorbs into the skin very quickly. I like how the serum feels on the skin, and how easy it is to apply. Unlike other products with retinol that I have tried, I had no issues using this serum twice a day right from the start. There was no redness or dryness from the retinol, which is most likely due to the unique formulation used in this serum, which means that the retinol is encapsulated and it is therefore meant to penetrate the skin without irritation. However, as with all retinol containing products, it is very important to use sunscreen every day as the skin will be more sensitive to the sun. Although this trial was 4 weeks long, it is still hard to tell if any of my fine lines have actually been smoothed, or if my skin is any firmer. However, I feel like my skin does look very good at the moment, and I will keep using the serum twice daily. I feel like the overall positive effect on my skin so far indicates that the serum works, and I am keen to see how much of a difference it will make in a few more months. I definitely think this works better than the previous serum I have used, and I really like the fact that the encapsulated retinol causes no skin issues.

I am always a fan of a dispenser on a face product bottle, love the fact my fingers aren't dipping into the product all the time. The dropper top gives you just the right amount of product to cover your face and neck. I feel that the 30ml bottle should last me a good 3 months which is a good amount of time for a face product. The serum itself has an almost water like consistency and is very light. It does take a few minutes to absorb into my skin but once absorbed there is no tightness like I have experienced with other serums though it does need a moisturiser added after. I have found that my skin looks more hydrated since starting to use the serum and it definitely seems to have a bit more of the glow I had in my younger years. I'm looking forward to seeing what effect a further few weeks of usage will have on some of my fine lines around my eyes and mouth.

I received the Dr. LeWinn’s Serum Series – Retinol + Beauactive Renew Serum and have been using every day. I have noticed my skin is very glowy and my fine lines have appeared to reduced due to the plumping of skin and reflected glow it gives off. You only need a couple of drops as it spreads and absorbs very easily.

After saying this, I really found the dropper hard to hold and press the nozzle at the same time. The serum would come out with a hiss and a roar and you end up with way too much. I personally think this is problem with design as other products have a friendlier dispensing top than this.

I also trialed the serum on my had where I have brown sun spots and I found that with the daily use the one large spot separated into two spots to proved that it was working. I also noticed I had less pimples over this time which is also a bonus!

I would highly recommend this product but really didn't like how you had to dispense it.

After twice daily use for at least 3 weeks I have noticed a sun spot doesn’t stand out so much so the serum has toned it down a little. I felt I needed at least double the 2-3 drops as recommended. It didn’t spread very far. I haven’t noticed any difference in wrinkle reduction. For $80 I probably wouldn’t buy it again.

Th serum comes with a handy little button on the top of the dropper to load the serum before you open it. It's light and non-greasy and a little bit goes a long way, is easy to apply and settles in the skin quickly. Having used it twice a day for 3-4 weeks I'm very happy with the results, especially the more heavily lined areas, which are less noticeable. My skin definitely feels smoother, firmer and quite glowing! I would be happy to keep using this daily.

I was thrilled to receive this to trial. It came in tidy packaging with plenty of information. The bottle itself is lovely and neat. I really like the hygienic dropper mechanism. You pump the top of the bottle before unscrewing the lid. This means there is no worry of spilling any of the precious liquid. Then using the dropper you use this as you need so nothing is wasted. I'm hoping when I get to the end of the bottle I will be still able to get most of the contents out and not have any wasted in the bottom. I have been using the serum for a few weeks now. Initially I was unsure if I should use it both in the morning and afternoon. I did end up using it in the evenings most of the time and occasionally using it in the morning also. I have noticed that my skin is more radiant and glowing which was something that I noticed nearly straight away. My pores seem to smaller and my skin firmer. My skin overall just seems more even and products that I add on top are working even better. On it's own it didn't really make my skin feel more moisturised but it definitely provides a great start for other products. I have not yet noticed a big difference in my lines and wrinkles. I think there has been some softening and over long term use I hope that this will continue to improve their appearance. This is probably the only reason I haven't given it 5 stars. It is an expensive serum so I would expect outstanding results. Saying this, I would definitely continue using the serum. I love the way it makes my skin look and feel.

Overall I really enjoyed using this serum. It has a really nice, lightweight consistency and isn't oily at all in texture. I used this primarily as a night serum, using it a couple of times a week and slowly building up to ~4 times per week over a few weeks. I thought my skin was looking brighter and more firm after 3-4 weeks of using the serum, though I would want to test it out for a little longer to really put the product's other claims to the test! I particularly loved the packaging of this one - the push down dropper on the lid is really neat!

I was very excited to try this serum! Whilst a little on the spendy side, it did promise some great results. The serum itself is not all oily and absorbs quickly. I didn’t find it overly moisturising in itself, but as it is always followed by a separate moisturiser, this wasn’t really much of an issue. Very light fragrance, not at all offensive or overwhelming. The dropper packaging is absolutely horrible. Chunky and awkward to use, the top of the dropper is difficult to push to suck the serum up the dropper if you have any kind of nail. It was the worst part of this product. A standard dropper would’ve made such a difference. I was very surprised that the directions said to apply both morning and night as retinol products are generally a strictly night time application. This made me extra cautious with my sunscreen application each morning, an absolute must when using retinol products. Scratch that, a must ALL the time. Results, not many in the 2 weeks I have been using it. My skin does feel a little firmer and perhaps a slight reduction in the fine lines around my eyes. My skin does feel soft, but it wasn’t exactly rough to start with.