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This face serum gave me fungal acne and destroyed my skin!
Previous to trying these serums, I was using dermatologist/doctor prescribed Retin-A creams and saw significant differences/skin improvements within the first 2 weeks. However due to the increased costs of the prescription cream, I searched for a cheaper alternative and found this. I thought this full face regimen would be a complete life-changing and skin-altering experience but sadly, that's not the case and my poor skin is now suffering the consequences. My skin went from being very hydrated and smooth with some minor acne scarring from hormonal acne to full dehydrated, scaly, and irritated skin. The worst part is that these serums are not safe for people with acne prone and oily skin. All of these serums contain jojoba oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, and/or emulsifiers that trigger fungal acne which is what I am now battling due to these serums. I have used these products for only a month and they have completely destroyed my skin. My routine for the month was using the Vitamin C Serum in the morning and the Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol Serum at night. I felt that the Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid Serums barely hydrated my skin and left it feeling tight or rough. Honestly, my Thayers Rose Petal toner that I have been using for years did a better job making my skin plump and smooth. Additionally, the Retinol Serum did not have any impact on my skin probably due to the relatively low concentration. It did not help make it more smooth, soft, and especially did not help diminish my acne scars, spots, and slight skin discoloration. Definitely the worse serums I have ever used, highly do not recommend! Last note, be careful combining so many different products with fungal acne triggers (especially if you are in hot and humid areas). Disclaimer: this may only be an issue for you if you have sensitive and naturally oily skin that is prone to overproducing sebum. If you don't have these issues, you may not react the same way I did. Either way, I hope my review offers some insight or some words of caution!
June 2019 · Beauty and Personal Care · verified purchase