Grace
19 de diciembre de 2016
Really great and simple moisturizer. Period.
In my 40s now, I tend to use very expensive products in hopes of making some very significant improvements. (The jury is still out regarding this logic.) Like, at one time, I calculated how many products I was using at night and the total cost of those products was over $800. What the....But in doing so, when the weather changes or my skin ends up incredulously drier for whatever reason, I'm loathe to pile on 3-5x the amount of moisturizer I need to feel moisturized because it's such a waste of money. Secondly, after a few years of these skincare regimens, I also wanted an option where I didn't have to put 15 minutes aside, twice a day, to go through my face-keeping ritual after washing my face--something easier, quicker, but equally moisturizing even without the added benefits of rejuvenation, restoration, etc. That's 30 minutes out of every single day dedicated to skincare.St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturizer fits the bill. I keep this and Thayers Alcohol-free Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera ~ 12 oz on my bathroom counter top for the "quick version" of skincare where my primary goals are merely making skin clean and moisturized. I've used Thayer intermittently throughout my entire life, so that's always just a good astringent to have on hand. But I have to say that I am quite pleased with this St. Ives moisturizer. It's very effective at moisturizing your face and feels quite creamy/greasy for about a minute before the entire thing is just sucked right into your skin. And then it's the perfect amount of moisture. Funny thing is that the same happens no matter how much or how little of it I use; it's all absorbed! Also, whatever remains on my hands, I rub into my arms and hands--and they are the softest they have ever been. :)So this product is no replacement for La Mer or any other intensive moisturizer. But it is absolutely fantastic for its simple purpose of keeping skin moisturized. I wish it was available in pump formula, but I use a scoop to take out a good amount and just slather it all over my face/neck and say, "Ahhhhhh." But take note that these days, my skin is SO dry that upon washing my face, I have about 35 seconds before I feel like I'll crack if I smile. By that point, I've wiped my face down with the witch hazel, and have a good blob of this in my hands, ready to save the day in all of 45 seconds vs. 15 minutes per face-washing.I highly recommend giving this a try. And my GOD, it's so economical, too!Ver másVer menos
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