little white truths

The first time I used this, I decided it would probably fit in the night cream spot because the product description made it sound like a heavier cream that's best suited for night use. While I do think that's true, as soon as I used it I knew that it wasn't a good night cream because it coats the skin too much and I'd be better off using a different night cream and then using this at the end of the evening, just before I turn the lights out.

And that's the thing. You know how some creams coat the skin and make it look plump and hydrated but don't actually feel like they're sinking in completely and providing nourishment where you need it most? This is one of those for me, so even if I didn't use an overnight cream, I still wouldn't use this as my dedicated night cream because my skin feels dry underneath the product, even though it looks moisturised and feels hydrated to the touch.

As for product claims: I don't think this restores vitality to the skin (although it does make the skin look healthier while you're wearing it); it does form a barrier and seal in moisture; it does have a protective element, due to the film it leaves behind; and although it doesn't hydrate and nourish the skin on its own, it does help seal in other products.

The last thing to note is that you'll need to wash this off in the morning (or at least I do), so if you're not someone who double-cleanses in the morning as a matter of course, you may need to do so with this product because it hangs around and needs a good cleanser to wash it off. I also wouldn't use this during the day under makeup: I have a feeling that things like primer and foundation would 'ball up' over it because your skin will be at saturation point. I haven't tried it as a day cream, however, so I can't say this for sure.

All in all, while I enjoy using this product and I've found a place for it in my collection, it's not something I would buy or recommend because it doesn't do enough for me on its own. What it does do is really seal in other products so they can do their work overnight and won't rub off on my pillow, but that's not reason enough for me to call this product an essential.

A pleasure to use but not effective enough for me.