Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Let me start by saying I paid regular price for this. I'm usually a little hesitant to purchase something that has a lot of "discounted purchase" positive reviews because I have been duped in the past. But I bought it anyway based on the ingredients (which I will talk about). I have been using this for about 3 weeks and am in love with it! You really need to look at the ingredients on skin care, not the claims on the front. I feel like most skin care products start with water, add some fillers, a little "active ingredient," then more inactive ingredients, that are at best unnecessary, and at worst they counter the active ingredient or even irritate your skin. What drew me to this product was that the main ingredient is aloe vera, which is really good for the skin. It's also got oils that are good for the skin, as well as vitamins, and extracts, and more. Its chock full of skin loving ingredients... it's not just retinol in some water with chemicals and fillers. Every ingredient has a purpose and there is nothing unnecessary, such as fragrance. Now, just because the ingredients look great, doesn't automatically mean the product will work. But this one does what it claims. I don't know about lines and wrinkles (I'm 30), but my skin concern is acne. I found that (for MY skin) focusing on keeping my skin clean and healthy works much better than medicated products marketed toward acne. I have found that after three weeks of using this, my redness and dark acne marks are fading. I've noticed that my clogged pores are slowly unclogging, or at least they are now to the point I can manually extract them with my fingers without having to press too hard. (I had been using an expensive salicylic acid "clear pore" treatment every day for 3 months prior to this and it didn't do a thing to loosen them up!) And I have had not a single new pimple since using this cream. I have sensitive skin, in the way that I get breakouts or irritation from certain cheap products, like anything Loreal brand. But I'm just fine putting 100% tea tree oil or lemon juice on my skin without irritation. I started off using this just a tiny bit of this at night. After I had no reaction, I increased it. Now I apply a generous amount morning and night after cleansing with Micellar water and these two products are all I need to keep my skin clean and healthy. For my skin, less is more and the more I put on the worse my skin reacts. I'm excited to have a skincare regimen with two products and my skin has never looked better. The only negative that's not really not even negative I'd have to say is that I did experience a little slight dryness from it at first, but I just exfoliate with a microfiber cloth and water to gently brush off the dry skin. I had read that dry was normal when starting retinol. And everybody mentions the dispenser, which was not a selling point for me, but I do really love it. For some reason it's so much easier to push down and there's the product, rather than unscrew a lid and dip your finger in. Sounds silly, but it is a time saver. The jar looks nice on my bathroom counter, too. I will continue to purchase this product and recommend it to anybody. UPDATE: One jar lasted me about two months, using a pump in the morning and a pump at night. I just ordered more. My skin looks so good! I'm so excited! I just want to be clear that this product is not the cure for acne, it only helps the skin's healing process. I take probiotics and drink lots of water to keep my skin healthy from the inside and prevent the acne. But this product has done wonders to help fade the scars and keep my skin hydrated, healthy, and glowing. UPDATE #2: The second jar I received, the pump dispenser doesn't work. So, I guess it is hit or miss according to the other reviews. Also, after two months of using it, I had to decrease the amount I was using in the morning. I was finding that my skin was getting very oily half way through the day, which is something that's never happened to me before. I've always had dry skin. So now in the morning I rub a very little bit on my fingers and pat it into my face, rather than slathering it on and letting it soak in. I still really like this cream. My skin is looking better and better.