little white truths

I received this face cream in Marie Claire's Winter Edit of The Parcel (reviewed here).

Initially, I felt it was the most exciting item in a pretty hoh-hum box overall, but unfortunately after using it, I don't like it. It's meant to be hydrating but it dries my skin out.


Note: I wouldn't normally do a full review of a trial-sized product - purely because 5ml often isn't enough to really get a feel for something - but in this case it is.

This product claims immediate benefits (I don't get those) and the sample is large enough to know that I can't expect any cumulative effect over time: I think two weeks' use is ample time to know that this product isn't for me.


Estée Lauder claims/product details:

• Experience the first creme with IntuiGen Technology™ that knows your skin's needs
• A high-performance, multi-action moisturiser 
• Dramatically reduces the look of multiple signs of ageing: lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, dullness and dehydration
• Breakthrough IntuiGen Technology™ helps activate skin's own revitalisation; specifically addressing your unique anti-ageing needs all at once, revealing a younger and more beautiful look
• Tested and proven: instantly, skin looks smoother, clearer, more radiant; in just four weeks, 92% of women showed significantly firmer skin
• RRP $80 AUD for 30ml, but do shop around

Verdict

I normally like Estée Lauder skincare, but unfortunately I don't think much of this product.

It's a lightweight, gel-cream that isn't heavy or moisturising enough for my dry skin. It also comes in jar packaging, which doesn't matter so much for this trial size tub but it would for the full size because the contents are exposed to air every time you use it. I've also read that the ingredients in this product are light/air sensitive, so Estée Lauder should probably have considered that when designing the packaging!