Lilyana Naturals Retinol Cream Moisturizer

"You’ll see results! Our premium, high potency lotion will produce visible changes with fine lines and wrinkles. Fade sun damage, spots, acne, scars and stretch marks. Improve uneven tone, skin texture and overall appearance. Repair, improve and restore life back into your skin revealing your true beauty."

Size: 1.7 oz

Scent: Light fragrance

Texture: Light cream 

I apply this as my moisturizing step, only at night time due to increased sun sensitivity. I don't use it every day.  

Organic Aloe Leaf Juice, Aqua, Organic Sunflower Oil Seed Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Botanical Hyaluronic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glycerin (Kosher, Vegetable), Organic Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, Retinol, Organic Green Tea Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract, Organic Gotu Kola Extract, Horsetail Extract, Wild Geranium Extract, Organic Dandelion Extract, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene Glycol, Alcohol, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglyceri

First, I like how this product come in a pump. It is easy to use and hygienic. When I first opened it, I accidentally pulled the pump out, but was able to fix it without losing too much product. 

The cream applies easily and absorbs well. I don't wear it under makeup, but it does seem to absorb into my skin quickly and I don't have to wait long before applying my sleeping pack. 

I haven't notice too much in way of performance. I'm only 28, and don't have many fine lines, so haven't noticed an impact. I was hoping it might make a difference on the melasma under my eyes caused by birth control; however, I have not seen any changes. It is a nice moisturizer, but I doubt it has much impact and if you want to see real results, you likely will want to seek out a stronger product. 

I purchased this from Amazon 

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Elizavecca Centella Asiatica 100%

This product is 100% Centella Asiatica, a grass that grows natively in Asia. It is renowned for its healing properties. It is sometimes called tiger grass. Claims to smooth skin damage due to dryness, irritation and inflammation. 

Size: 150 mL

Price: ~$20

Scent: Light herbal, not too strong. 

Texture: Watery

I apply this as the first step of my routine, following cleansing. 

100% Centella Asiatica 

I have been using this for three months now, and have barely used 1/3 of the bottle. It absorbs quickly into my skin, making it feel moisturized. It doesn't leave much of a residue, although I use other skin products after this and don't apply makeup over it. 

 I haven't noticed a drastic improvement in my skin. I bought this hoping it would help the appearance of redness, but it has not made a remarkable difference. It feels nice and is cheap, but it certainly isn't a game changer. 

I purchased mine from Amazon. 

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Esfolio Goat Milk Daily Cream

"This daily cream is crafted with Goat Milk, which is most similar in high protein content to human breast milk. Needless to say, it's packed with super moisturizing and nourishing properties that upgrade your skin texture and brighten up your skin tone."

Size: 200 mL 

Price: $7

Texture: Thick cream, like cake frosting. 

Scent: Baby powder, but not cloying. 

I use this as my main moisturizer and last step before a sleeping pack. 

Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Bees Wax, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Goat Milk Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Milk Protein Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera (Sea Grape) Extract, Codium Fragile Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Stearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Palmitic Acid , Stearic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance

This cream is my new favorite. Number one, it performs wonderfully well. It imparts a lot of moisture on my skin, which is what I'm looking for. It is a heavy cream and many people will not want to wear it in the summer, but it is great for the winter time. I don't find it too heavy for my skin, but I only use it at night. By the time I wake up in the morning it has absorbed into my skin. Sometimes it can be a bit oily around my nose, but I also use a large amount. I find that it makes my skin very soft and smooth. I don't notice any brightening, but I have very red skin and don't really notice it with any products. 

Number two, this is an amazing value. You get 200 mL for $7, which is a great value. I'm blown away by how well it performs for being so cheap! 

All in all, this cream is so good that I bought a back up immediately. I'm really glad I did since it disappeared from Memebox after I bought it (but so did the whole website). If you can find it, you should definitely buy it. 

I bought it from Memebox. It appears to be on sale at YesStyle, but for $20.90. This is still a decent deal, given the large size of the product. 

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