It feels like I've been living under a rock for the past however long because this was the first time I'd heard of niacinamide. But I'm definitely now part of the fan club.
The La Roche Posay Pure Niacinamide 10 serum comes in a classy purple glass bottle with a separate dropper. The serum itself is a pearlescent purple colour and has a fresh scent which I really liked, especially in the morning under my sunscreen and moisturiser.
When using the serum I definitely felt like my skin was brighter and I felt refreshed. As a mum of three under three, believe me that doesn't happen often! I think it made my skin more hydrated and definitely looked a bit plumper and 'younger' than usual.
The serum absorbed quickly into my skin and I didn't have any sticky residue. It was very easy to use and while I like the dropper, I stopped using it after the first few times and put it straight onto my fingers. Just after the speedier and less fiddly option and it worked well.
I have a lot of freckles and a few noticeable dark patches on my face. While it doesn't seem like they have faded, I imagine this is something that will come with extended use. I'll keep you all posted!
La Roche Posay is such a great brand with quality products and this serum is no exception.
This little bottle packed a punch, in a unassuming packaging of a glass bottle, and convenient glass dropper, this little beauty had hidden gems inside! I preferred to use it in my night routine rather than my day due to my heavy exposure of outside life, and it offered a welcomed relief and so great “me” time to enjoy what this product could do, after cleansing I gently applied to my face within the first week a noticeable difference in skin tone and was more softer, by the end of the trial fine lines and crows feet appeared more smoothed out and less obvious, my skin was really glowing with a new fresh rejuvenated look! The texture of the serum is unusual compared to my other ones this had a slight grit feel but Was very sleek and hardly noticeable, there was no fragrance, and it was very easy to apply, no greasy after feel, and the following morning no clogging. Overall I am very impressed ! Since I have sensitive skin this was a very ideal product to brighten up my exhausted over exposed to the elements skin
Tips: Use regularly, avoid overloading with moisturisers, and pat it in don’t rub it :)