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17 Best Facial Moisturizers
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THE NAME SAYS IT ALL!!!
If you're read any of my other past reviews, it's no secret that I am a convert to Ole Henriksen's products. The line simply works--and exceeds my expectations on all levels. The smattering of tiny brown spots on one cheek has been diminished by their products, the tiny lines just beginning at my eyes and throat have nearly disappeared, and there is a clarity I haven't seen with any other brand ...read more(trust me, I have tried more than my share). Wise Volta of this site suggests that you do not use this if you are unfamiliar with the ingredients, and I could not agree more; you will simply be disappointed rather than ecstatic. I also suggest that you use this very powerful moisturizer along with one of Henriksen's cleansers ("African Red Tea Foaming Cleanser" is my favorite) and a serum underneath (whether it be "Truth Serum® Vitamin C Collagen Booster" or "Invigorating Night Gel"). Henriksen uses glycolic and lactic acids (AHA's) to exfoliate, increase cell turnover, and diminish lines; lemon and orange extracts boost the overall health of skin with essential fatty acids gamma linolenic acid and linolenic acid; primrose oil, an ingredient used for decades, is also an essential fatty acid; Vitamin C guards against free radical damage, reduces skin irritation, stimulates collagen production, smoothes wrinkles, and firms skin; and beta carotene protects your complexion from damage caused by sunlight. I would not recommend this for very sensitive skin, but it would work well for those troubled by acne, as the ingredients would calm and perhaps put blemishes at bay. This is a rich cream, and you need only a little. Massage over face, but steer clear of your eyes (Henriksen has a tremendous eye moisturizer). After just one week, I noticed a distinct fading of brown spots. The lines which troubled me are actually nearly extinct! And the clarity I spoke of earlier is evident, along with baby-smooth, more taut skin. You DO need a break from this moisturizer every few nights. I use one of many products--Algenist's cream, L. A. Christine's "Berry Oil," or Estèe Lauder's CP+ Perfectionist on nights I don't use this. You will find yourself loving your new complexion.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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I love this!
Be forewarned, this product is NOT for the person who is beginning to get into skincare maintenance. I do believe that this product is truly for the advance skincare user who is familiar with common ingredients as well as someone who has experimented with other skincare products in the past. This is for the person who performs a skincare regimen religiously so their skin has built a tolerance to c...read moreertain ingredients. This is NOT for the person who has extremely sensitive skin. I honestly DO have sensitive skin, but I am an advance skincare user who has a tolerance. Do NOT use this product if you have never used glycolic acid before (do NOT use this if you do not know what glycolic acid does). Do NOT use this product, or any other product containing glycolic or lactic acid if you refuse to wear sunscreen (sunscreen in your makeup doesn't count). I honestly love every product I've ever tried from Ole except for one (walnut scrub--it's too harsh for my skin). I love this moisturizer because it has glycolic acid and lactic acid which will give you a smooth face and reduce the appearance of dark spots and fine lines. My skin looks visibly smoother after only a week of using this. I am the person who greatly desires skin that does not require makeup and looks so smooth like a supermodel or celebrity. I do recommend that you use this at night time ONLY, and you must absolutely use sunscreen in the day (preferably spf 30 or higher) because gycolic acid will make the skin more sensitive if exposed to sunlight without any protection. In addtion, I recommend using this every other night, and using something else that doesn't have glycolic or lactic acid in it during the nights that you do not use this product. You must give your skin time to heal and you will by giving your skin a rest and using something else every other night. Also, please avoid the eye area when applying this! In addition, it's recommended to wait at least five minutes before applying an eye cream. This is a very creamy moisturizer that delivers wonderful results if you are a person who meets the above criteria. It sounds scary, but it's really not! My skin has seen a huge improvement because of this moisturizer. The only reason I gave this a score of 8 is because Sheer Transformation (another Ole product) is my absolute favorite moisturizer of all time. I love to use that moisturizer in between nights of using this moisturizer!This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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Poor Perfection
While this was meant to nourish skin, I found it a bit irritating and accentuated my pores. Two weeks post usage, my skin began to break out and it was congested. While it's true it's meant for dry skin, it also states anti-aging claims. I probably won't be using it long enough to notice a difference since a couple uses alone caused redness in my cheeks where I am dry. $45.00 for a jar that compromises my skin texture and brought to light more flaws, I'll skip out. No, thank you.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 5 people said helpful
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