Realize people probably will be upset by my claim. Think this is so much better and much less expensive. Really happy with this product and have been using for more than ten years.
I really like the texture of this product - goes on creamy and smooth, feels moisturizing without being greasy. BUT, the fragrance is too strong for my face - feels like I slathered perfume on my face. I prefer a much softer (or preferably non-existent) fragrance for my facial skin care. Will not pay this kind of money again.
I purchased this at a spa and wanted to replenish it when I ran out. This is a great day cream, I have normal skin and it’s perfect for me. I like that it has some spf for daily use, I add another layer if I’ll be in the sun.
I was half-expecting this to turn my face into an oil slick but it didn't happen! But what I did notice after applying a small amount of this in the morning is that my skin retained a good deal of hydration throughout the day, which even after removing my SPF etc at the end of the day and double-cleansing, my skin did not feel tight or uncomfortable. The texture was also a winner: a cross between a moisturizing gel and a cream, and with a scent which is fresh but not overpowering. The downside for me? Breakouts! There's a few ingredients in here which are quite acnegenic, the main one is Glyceryl Stearate SE which is pretty high up on the ingredients list. That meant for me I've had to limit use to just once or twice per week, any more than that and those horrid red bumps start to pop up on my chin and forehead. For those who are not breakout-prone and either normal, combination or dry, it's worth giving this a try. -> My ‘Nordstrom Beauty Top 7 must-have list’ (My 7 favorite beauty products of all time, focusing mainly on my purchases at Nordstrom) <- < 1. Hair Loss Treatment: Divine Herbal Hair Oil < 2. Concealer: ‘Mac’ - Studio Finish Concealer < 3. Lip Gloss: Clarins Lip Comfort Oil < 4. Mascara: ‘Lancome’ – Cilis Booster XL < 5. Anti-Aging Serum: Divine Herbal Facial Treatment Serum < 6. Mask: ‘Eve Lom’ – Radiance Transforming Mask < 7. Face Scrub: ‘Sisley' - Botanical Gentle Buffing Cream
