This serum is dispensed through a push-button on the end of the tube designed to look like a syringe and it makes applicating feel like you're a real-life nurse- minus the needle! The novelty element brings a little bit of fun to what can otherwise be a dull, nightly routine.
The serum itself is light, but not runny, and is absorbed quickly by the skin. It left no residue and made my skin feel like it'd had a quick boost before I applied moisturiser. I used four dots around my face and the push button made it really easy to control the amount of product I wanted.
The only downside to this replumping serum is the fragrance; not an unpleasant smell, just totally unnecessary.
My L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Filler regime arrived 10 days ago, and I’ve been using this serum for the past 8/9 days. I’ve used it exactly as recommended and applied it first in the regime each morning, before applying the day moisturiser. I’ve also used it by itself when my skin felt like it needed a hydrating, pick-me-up boost of goodness.
First of all, this serum comes in a cool-looking black & silver dispenser. I love the whole way L’Oréal has packaged this regime, from the pretty, metallic, light-pinky purple boxes that house each of the four products, through to how they’ve presented each product itself. The dispenser is very easy to use and you just pump out a few drops onto the palm of your hand and then massage it onto your face as evenly as possible. It feels quite novel and enjoyable to me to pump drops of serum out of a dispenser in this way - almost like I’m some kind of skincare scientist (ha!). But also, by pumping it out from a dispenser this way, you don’t end up wasting ANY product - you only pump out as much as you need. I use three drops at a time. Easy peasy.
In terms of how it feels once applied, it’s an amazing serum in that it makes my skin feel more hydrated yet firmer at the same time! It also doesn’t feel too heavy on the skin (like some serums can do ) - it feels quite light and gentle on the skin. It also has a pleasing, subtle fragrance. My skin definitely feels firmer almost immediately after applying it, yet it also feels smoother, more elastic and hydrated. Lovely!!
I agree with L’Oréal entirely that this serum helps to ‘boost the efficacy of your day moisturiser’. The serum compliments the day moisturiser by making it easier for you to spread the moisturiser on better. The moisturiser is a thicker consistency than the serum, so this serum is necessary in that respect alone to use first before applying the day cream.
I give this serum five kisses. It does exactly what it says it can do in that it ‘seals in moisture’ and aids in the efficacy of your day moisturiser. It’s also firming and helps my skin to feel smoother and more elastic overall.
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Tips: Apply this hydrating serum before using the day moisturiser in this regime as it definitely helps to spread the thicker day moisturiser on better.