I received this product at a discount for an honest and unbiased review.
InstaNatural contacted me via email, once again, if I wanted to try and review their Advanced Action Retinol moisturizer and of course I accepted. It claims to repair and restore skin with ingredients such as jojoba oil, shea butter, green tea, vitamin c, hyaluronic acid, and the star of the show 2.5% retinol (vitamin A.)
Right of the bat I detect no scent. Good for those who are not fans of scented moisturizers. It comes in a 3.4 fluid oz. opaque pump tube. I like that it is in this form because it keeps the product clean from debris and helps keep the retinol from breaking down.
Retinol is another name for vitamin A and is an antioxidant which helps prevent wrinkles and increase collagen production. It is effective at managing acne and eczema and can improve the look of wrinkles and discoloration. Along with anti-aging properties, Retinol can also, in time, improve pore function and size with topical use. Hello, why didn't I learn this sooner?
I've been using this product for about a month now and unfortunately I forgot to take before and after pictures (bird brain I am) but, I couldn't agree more with the claims of this moisturizer. I have noticed a restored firmness and, dare I say, thickness. I use it at night only due to the fact that I prefer my daytime moisturizer to contain an SPF content which this moisturizer does not have. You definitely need some sun protection during the day, however, since exposure to daylight can make the retinol unstable.
I love my morning skin thanks to this product. My face looks brighter and glowy in the morning not to mention how much better it looks! I'm just about to hit 30 so I'm not battling full on wrinkles just yet, but I have noticed the fine lines around my eyes and mouth are much less noticeable. My skin is hydrated and feels "bouncy" and firm. I have yet to notice much difference my pores, but I plan on continuing the use of retinol products so I'm crossing my fingers!
It is recommended (by paulaschoice.com) that retinol be used at night and only every other day or so to help skin get "acquainted" with retinol. You can also use an AHA exfoliant to help treat skin damage more effectively.
The product comes out creamy and thick. I dot some on key areas of my face and then gently start swirling it upwards around my face. Once the product has warmed up, I like to pat it gently on problem areas. It's very easy to work with, but it does dry down to a tacky feel quite quickly so work fast! Just a small pump goes a long way. In the picture I used too much (newb.)
This is my first retinol product and I'm sold. I'm not getting any younger and I will fight and prevent older skin with this in my arsenal. Here's to younger looking skin for as long as possible!
Ingredients: Organic Aloe Vera, Organic Sunflower Oil, Retinol, Palm Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate), Vegan Hyaluronic Acid, Organic Jojoba Oil, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Shea Butter, Wildcrafted Green Tea, Wildcrafted Propolis, Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate), Vitamin B5 (Panthenol), Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid.
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