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Philosophy Nature In A Jar Skin Reset Serum Review
Hi guys,
Ici Paris XL kindly sent me a vial of Philosophy Nature In A Jar Skin Reset Serum to try and review as part of their Beauty & You Community.
This serum consists of 95.9% natural ingredients, is clean, vegan and contains Bakuchiol, a natural alternative to Retinol.
As we all know, Retinol is an antioxidant & a form of vitamin A that aids in cell and skin renewal. I’ve done some research on the difference between Bakuchiol and Retinol as Bakuchiol is said to be a natural alternative to Retinol but I honestly don’t see much of a difference as Retinol can be found in certain kinds of vegetables. However, for some people, Retinol is just too harsh For people with sensitive skin or known allergic reactions to Retinol, Bakuchiol is indeed a better alternative.
Anyway, back to the Nature In A Jar Serum!
After using this serum for a while now, my skin feels soft, smooth and firm. Fine lines and wrinkles are less visible and so is the redness on my face.
It’s a lightweight serum which is easy to apply. The application itself is a bit more difficult, since the pipette in the cap is not a pipette but a glass rod, making it quite difficult to get enough product out of the bottle. It also feels a bit greasy, which I personally don’t like. The serum has a very light and neutral scent. In fact, it hardly has any scent. I personally think that’s an advantage, because I don’t really like heavily scented skincare products.
The bottle itself has a young & fresh look, thanks to the bright blue colour.
For now I give this serum 4 stars, because of the greasy feeling and the pipette which actually isn’t a pipette at all. If this changes, this serum is definitely worth 5 stars!
Question:
Do you prefer Retinol or Bakuchiol?
A huge thanks to Ici Paris XL and Philosophy! ❤
Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate Serum Review
Hi guys,
When Freeviews.nl offered to send me the Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate Serum to test it, I was really happy because I was dying to try this one! It contains 8 botanical ingredients and promises a healthy, young looking skin.
Shiseido is such a high quality brand, with many famous fans & a huge cult status, so I expected a lot from this serum. And you know what? I immediately added the serum to my daily routine because it’s pure luxury! Really, it a miracle worker!
I’ve been using it for a month now, but right from the very first use, my skin felt soft and tight. After 4 weeks of daily use, my skin looks radiant & healthy. Red spots on my cheeks are visibly reduced & my skin is firm and fresh looking. Fine lines are less visible & my skin feels soft, hydrated & smooth.
The serum is economical to use thanks to the handy pump system on top of the luxurious-looking glass bottle. You only need 1 to 2 pumps to cover your entire face. Since the pumping system just releases 1 pump at the time, you will never use too much serum either.
The light & milky texture makes the serum easy to apply. It absorbs quickly into the skin, without feeling greasy, tight or itchy. With my combined and sensitive skin, I haven’t experienced any irritations or outbreaks. The Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate Serum also has a fresh & very pleasant scent that contributes to the luxurious look of the product.
The Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate Serum is high-quality, pure luxury and, despite the high price, highly recommended, even for people with very sensitive skin, like myself!
Question:
If you could use just 1 skincare product for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
A huge thanks to Freeviews and Shiseido! ❤
