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SOFTENS BUT DOES NOT LIFT NOR FIRM
I am glad that I was given a jar of Algenist's Firming & Lifting Cream with Alguronic Acid + ProPeptide3 to review for a company rather than having to purchase it. At $94.00 for two ounces, this is a pricey product which I was pretty sure would work well. I first researched alguronic acid; Algenist claims that it comes from a strain of microalgae. The company boasts that this ingredient regener...read moreates cells, boosts the synthesis of elastin (which results in more taut skin), inhibits the production of melanin, and provides protection from UVB rays. That's a tall order for one ingredient to fulfill. I grew more skeptical when I could not find what ProPeptide3 does at all (hmm . . . a mystery ingredient). This cream is specifically meant to rebuild skin's firmness, redefine facial contours, and tighten and lift. It is very lightweight, with a barely-there scent. It is totally non-greasy and is absorbed readily. I used it exclusively for two months. My skin was beautifully softened, but there was absolutely NO DIFFERENCE in my complexion's firmness or facial contours. Other ingredients are nice, but they are moisturizers, not miracle-workers. Some of them include: Dimethicone (an emollient which softens and comforts), glycerin, avocado oil, sweet almond seed extract, pea extract, olive fruit oil, hydrolyzed wheat protein (purportedly increases skin's firmness, nourishes, retains moisture, and decreases number and depth of wrinkles), and tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E). There was a reduction in the "parentheses" around my mouth which have plagued me since childhood, a blurring of tiny creases beginning to appear, but, once again, absolutely no changing in firmness. I have experienced a new taut feeling/look with my skin with a combination of products from others companies, but I am more convinced than ever that no one jar is the sought-after "fountain of youth." I am disappointed in Algenist for making so much money from false claims. I wish that the FDA was more proactive in policing cosmetic promises . . .This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 6 of 6 people said helpful
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Fantastic face cream
I got a small sample jar of this from Sephora not too long ago and knowing how great Algenist products are, I saved it for when I knew I really needed a great face cream. Along came my wedding week and wow, did this cream deliver. I only used it for a few days before the event, but right away it had my skin looking young and fresh. It's a nice, thick cream and it doesn't take much to get all the m...read moreoisture my skin needed for that time of year (early November). I also used it when I was traveling at Christmas and I needed a little more to do the job then, as winter weather dries my skin out so much, but I still got the same fantastic results. If you can afford it, I highly recommend this cream!This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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Does not lift or firm and not very hydrating
The texture of this cream is more suitable for oily and combination skin. It feels very light to me (dry sensitive) and absorbs really fast - I have to apply in sections so I don't miss an area. I received a half ounce sample and used it sporadically and at times when I did use it more consistently I did not notice any firming or lifting effect.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 1 people said helpful
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