I promised in my recent Estee Lauder haul, that i would review all of the skincare items i showed, and after a few months of using them, i'm ready to give an in-depth review. In a nutshell, i really like them, and i have definitely noticed a significant difference in my skins condition and appearance.
Estee Lauder Idealist Dual Action Refinishing Treatment £35.50
Facial scrubs are a big part of my skincare routine, and responsible for making my skin clearer and smoother. They're also great at reducing the appearance of acne scars, as they encourage the growth of new, bright skin cells. This scrub in particular, works very well for my skin type. It contains the active ingredient, glycolic acid, which provides the skin-renewing benefits of both Micro-Dermabrasion and a 30% Glycolic Peel. I would say its a medium-strength exfoliator, but is still very gentle and smooth on the skin. It also has a thermal, heating action on the skin which subsides after a minute or so. Im not really sure what this feature achieves as it only lasts for a minute, but its feels nice to use nonetheless. I use it after cleansing, and massage it into my skin using circular motions. It's then advised to be left on the skin for five minutes, just like a face mask, and then rinsed off- i'm guessing this gives time for the 'peel' to work its magic. I then follow with serum and moisturiser. I use it twice a week, and i don't use my Clarisonic on the days that i use it- it's best not to overdo it. Immediately after each use, my skin is smoother and ultra-clean. The next day, my skin always looks brighter and clearer. Over a few weeks of use, my acne scars have definitely reduced in redness and size, which is fantastic. However, the Night Repair Serum is also a significant factor in the reduction of my acne scars. Although, the smoothness this product provides, is enough to make it a great product alone. I highly recommend this exfoliator if you have oily skin or scars/hyper-pigmentation from previous acne.
Estee Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator £46.00 30ml
I received a deluxe sample size of this serum, with a gift-with-purchase. It's a serum aimed at reducing the look of uneven skin tone: blotchiness, blemish marks, dark spots and discoloration. I've been using this each morning before applying my makeup. It works really well as a primer, as it contains brightening properties and helps to smooth my skin before using foundation. Im not sure how well it has reduced scarring, i think the Advanced Night Repair has achieved better results in terms of scarring than this. But if you want something to prep and prime your skin, after cleansing and before makeup, then i do recommend this. It brightens and smoothes the skin, but for scarring and long-term benefits, i would suggest the Advanced Night Repair Serum instead. Im not sure whether i would purchase the full size of this product- maybe if i wanted a primer for my makeup. But at the moment, i don't feel as though it's a
must-have.
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum £41.00 30ml
This is the product that his impressed me the most, and i think, the one that is responsible for the improvement of my acne scars. I have read endless reviews on makeupalley.com, and lots of people have found it improved their scarring and hyper-pigmentation too. This is also a deluxe sample size, and i have been using it every night. In the morning my skin looks much brighter and clearer, and it also seems to 'heal' my skin- if i ever have any blemishes, they clear up straight away. In the long-term i have noticed a great improvement in my acne scars- they are now less red and smaller in size. Some are virtually gone! I really believe this works wonders for the skin and i have never been so impressed with a skin care product before! Within just two weeks, i had noticed a huge improvement. If your looking for something to hydrate the skin, and improve its appearance- whether you deal with scars, hyper-pigmentation, dryness or sun damage, i highly recommend this. Obviously i can't comment on it's anti-aging properties, but in terms of scar-reducing it's fantastic! I also love that it's: non-acnegenic, fragrance-free and dermatologist tested, which is great for my sensitive skin. I will definitely be investing in the full size of this amazing product soon. The results are fantastic.
Estee Lauder Day Wear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF 15 Normal/Combination £37.00
Last but not least, i have also been using the Estee Lauder Day Wear moisturiser. I apply this each morning, after the idealist serum, and before putting on my makeup. The first thing i noticed was the smell- it has a very refreshing cucumber scent which is especially nice in the morning. It hydrates and smoothes my skin very well, without irritating it. I love the fact that it preps my skin before makeup, hydrates my skin
and it doesn't break me out- which is a great achievement for my sensitive skin! Again, this is something that i would definitely repurchase in the full size.
Overall, i am thoroughly impressed with Estee Lauders skincare line- in particular the Advanced Night Repair Serum and the Day Wear Anti-Oxidant Creme. My skin has definitely improved since using all of these products, with the biggest change being the reduction of blemishes and acne scars. I think a lot of people have preconceptions about Estee Lauder. Although it was once marketed towards a mature age group, they offer some fantastic products that young skin-types can really benefit from. I never would have thought to try the Advanced Night Repair Serum before- i thought it was just for wrinkles, but works excellently for acne scars! Most importantly, their products
work, and are very reasonably priced.
Love, Claudia xo
