On paper this would appear to be the perfect moisturiser for me. It sounds great, so I was eager to try it.
It comes in a glass container in the classic Boots No7 packaging. However, having now tried a pump action moisturiser, I prefer this to dipping my fingers into a pot. It is lightly scented with rose and pleasant enough (I love all things rose, as regular readers will know!), but it just smelt a little old fashioned for me personally. And the texture, again was very much "traditional".
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| Close up showing the traditional consistency of the cream |
Unfortunately by Day Two I had the most and biggest spots I think I have ever had!! So I am afraid to say I won't be using it again - I just couldn't risk it. I have returned to my usual cream and my skin has settled.
I must admit I am surprised. I have used No7 skincare products in the past and they have been fine for my skin type. In fact, over the years I have used and tried many different creams and I haven't had a reaction like this one before.
I think it may just be too rich for me, which is a pity as the research and concept behind it is fabulous.
What do you think? Will you be trying this, or do you already use it?
I would love to hear your thoughts.
Available for £20.50 for 50 mls at Boots Counters and www.boots.com
*More information on this research is available on the Boots website.
hmm thats interesting i was going to try that one i may need to ask for a sample first
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As a regular block user, I just don't 15 is enough, to be honest. That said, I like the concept of this product. I use Korres Factor 50, which is about the best sunblock to use as a facial cream, but it's still greasy and heavy. I'd really like a decent facial moisturiser that would contain a decent spf (star rated) block. So far, I have yet to come across one. At least Boots is heading in the right direction but I probably won't try it as the SPF is so low.
ReplyDeleteThe same thing happened to me. I have dry skin so on on the face of it this would have been the perfect skin cream for me. However I found it way, way too rich and really hard to absorb.
ReplyDeleteI think No7 has lost direction a little way actually.
Catherine, thanks for your comment - UVA factor is the big ageing factor and SPF protects against burn. I must admit I use SPF 30-50 in the summer but this research evidence is quite compelling on the UVA
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i use the day cream, night cream and the intense lotion and have no problem although you do have to use sparingly as it is pretty thick in texture.
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