This is the first Estée Lauder product I've tried in a long time -- I used to play with their makeup but I haven't in years because they had this weird, fruity, old-lady fragrance that made me feel so sick. I'm so traumatized that I don't dare go near their counters for a whiff of their current cosmetic line up to see if they've changed their fragrance yet. Sad, because they have some interesting products I'd like to try out!
This made its way into my life around October last year. I saw it at Winners (the place I purchase everything in my life) at $60 for this 50 ml bottle. I did the first thing anyone would do and checked the reviews online, as well as the retail price. This sort of thing is the sole reason I have a smartphone. I'm not usually much of an Estée Lauder girl, but this product received so many raves, I had to see for myself.
The serum has a gel-like consistency, not too thick, just liquid enough to smooth comfortably over your face. For me, this is best applied on days that my skin is acting up -- since I'm a bit of a serum freak, I alternate between ones that I think are what my skin 'needs' that day. I'll get into more about that in my Skincare Routine this week. This makes for a fantastic everyday serum -- it definitely delivers on its promise of radiance. After I apply this at night, my skin feels smooth and hydrated, and looks way more even. You don`t usually need more than a couple of drops, every once in a while I like to use an entire dropper-full all over my face and neck like an overnight treatment. This works especially well if you feel like your skin is acting up, acne-wise. Otherwise, I prefer to use moisturisers over all my serums to really lock them in.
Wow what a great price for that product! I'm glad you like it - I have been thinking about purchasing it lately. My skin needs a good serum in order to function!
ReplyDeleteMine too! I feel so incomplete without a serum. That came off way more dramatic than I'd intended.
DeleteI've wanted to try this for a while! Glad to hear it works well for you! I think I have some sample sachets stashed somewhere. Maybe I should dig them out and go through them first!
ReplyDeleteDo it, I think you'll like this! You like the Caudalie Radiance serum don't you? My roommate uses that one and I've been playing with it. I think they're similar!
DeleteI really want to try a serum xx
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You absolutely should! Department stores are pretty generous with samples, so if you have to make a cosmetic purchase anyway, ask them what they think would suit you!
DeleteI really like this serum too! I've been using Josie Maran argan oil as my "serum" lately and it's also a great one!!
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That's an amazing product! I use that on days that I'm not using this.
DeleteI really want to get this for my mom. Right now she's using the Philosophy antiaging stuff and she really loves it, but I want to expand her horizons.... I will have to do more research on it though but I've heard lots of great things about this cult product!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried the Philosophy one, but I'm really enjoying this! I think they have some pretty generous samples at the counter, so definitely look into those.
DeleteGreat review! I'm a serum junkie too. Hehe. This serum is working well for me, too... I can see an improvement over night. Xx
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