i actually won this for quite some time. i've used the peptide serum sample and the retinol serum sample that i got along with this cream, but still this cream contains glycolic acid, i didn't dare to try it back then because i was trying retinol serum at that time. and then, my skin started to break out really bad so i dialed back everything and then started to incorporate things one by one again. but with regular mask usage and during my period time, acne keeps popping up here and there. oh well. since i don't use any actives beside vitamin c serum that i just started, i decided to give this cream a go.
this is the description from their website: argan oil and glycolic acid smooths skin to look younger, brighter and maintains skin elasticity.
key ingredients: argan oil, glycolic acid, marine collagen
ingredients: aqua, glycerin, dimethicone, cyclopentasilozane, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, decyl cocoate stearic acid, aluminium starch octenylsuccinate, cetyl alcohol, c20-22 alkyl phosphate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/ sodium acryloodimethyltaurate, cyclohexasiloxane, c20-22 alcohol, sorbitan isistearate, potassium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, argania spinosa kernel oil, glycolic acid, squalane, imidazolidinyl urea, fragrance, dimethicone crosspolymer, allantoin, disodium EDTA, polysorbate 60, dimethicone/ vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, collagen, cyclotetrasiloxane, dimethiconol.
the packaging: it comes in dark blue with box that is designed carefully so it doesn't need any sticker to seal the box. you can slide the tub out of the box by unfolding the box. description at the back of the box both in english and indonesian. the cream itself comes in plain white plastic tub with plastic separator to prevent the product from direct contact with the air. there's only one-line description written at the back of the tub and there's no spatula provided. the cream comes in 30 ml size, which is the usual moisturizer size.
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| the box |
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| description at the back |
the scent: as you can see in the ingredients list, this one is fragranced. it has floral scent, but it doesn't bother me. the scent is noticeable when you just open tub. but once you put the cream and spread it around your face, the scent is barely noticeable.
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| how the tub looks like |
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| plastic separator inside |
the product: it's a white gel cream type. it's easy to spread around and it takes a minute to be absorbed. judging by the ingredients, it contains lots of moisturizing agents such as glycerin, butylene glycol, argan oil and squalane. though it contains glycolic acid to help with skin regeneration, but it also contains allantoin for soothing as well as collagen to help with skin elasticity. that's why this cream is still suitable for daily use despite having glycolic acid in its ingredients list.
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| how it looks like on my hand |
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| after patted it in |
the result: at first, my skin was in bad condition when i tried it. as i had to test it solely, i use it daily at night, and it worked okay. it doesn't dry out my skin even though i used it every night. it moisturizes my skin well despite having glycolic acid. i notice that if i had cystic acne, the size will reduce in a day or two. and it doesn't hurt that much. combined with vitamin c in the morning, it helps fade acne scars a bit faster.
i was afraid of using this cream because it contains glycolic acid, but i was wrong. this cream is mild enough to be used daily and it works well. it helps with cystic acne and acne scar. it moisturizes well, the scent is comforting enough. i think it's suitable for all skin types. honestly i don't know how much does this cream cost. votre peau products are easily found at their official marketplace, website or even places like sociolla and other online shops. if only i wasn't attracted to other actives or moisturizers (local brands have been releasing crazy amount of products this year), i'd probably repurchase this one again.
