Mona M
- 2 monthsRating: 3 out of 5Verifierad testare
Strong scent + not enough moisture for my mature skin
I am 53 (turning 54 soon), and my skin type is mature, with a bit of combination skin with dry areas, and sometimes gets a bit shiny in the T-zone. I have large pores, a somewhat uneven skin texture, and a Rosacea that flares up from time to time (thank you so much, genes, that was really very generous of you... 🙂🙄) I was therefore curious about how my skin would react to this sunscreen. It says that this cream should be used as the last step in the routine, so I have followed the recommendation. The first impression was that the scent was quite strong, and the second impression was that it gave me no moisture. Yes, it felt soft upon application, absolutely, and I was generous in the application, as it says to do. But still, I became quite dry, and my skin felt tight, and one size too small. 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Additionally, unfortunately, my skin started to turn red where it was applied, and then it began to itch and tingle. I didn’t notice anything at first and thought that this might work fine. But after an hour or two on the first test day, it became clear that something was not right. It started to tingle, burn, and sting on the skin, and I realized that there was something I was reacting to (See attached picture). The stinging subsided quickly when I stopped the test for the day, cleansed my skin, and applied my usual face cream. I did not use makeup over the cream, as I had originally planned to test without makeup first, and then with (as a type of primer). But I eventually had to abandon that due to the reaction. Most likely, it is one of the first ingredients that my skin does not like, and the ingredient I am thinking of is Peg-6 Stearate. It is a typical ingredient used in cosmetics that are made with a more budget-friendly version of creams in mind. There is nothing wrong with that, as it is an ingredient that many tolerate just fine. Unfortunately, it is an ingredient that several with sensitive skin can react to, and here it is at the top of the ingredient list, right after water. That being said, this cream is quite full of ingredients that are probably not ideal for those who have a bit of a fussy skin. Maybe something to keep in mind for you who have a bit of such skin, but who haven’t quite understood what might be the reason that you might react to different creams. But it could also be other ingredients. It took me several years to figure out what my skin didn’t like! 🌼🌷🌼🌷 It wouldn’t have hurt if Lyko had dropped the perfume in this product. Even though it says that there is flower water from chamomile in this, flower water (distillate) doesn’t smell enough to give any significant scent in cosmetics, especially in thicker creams and products. The exception is lavender distillate, which is quite aromatic, and a couple of rose distillates. Chamomile distillate gives very little scent. So then perfume is added to give a stronger scent to creams. So unfortunately, this was not for me and my skin. Had I tolerated it, it still wouldn’t have given me enough moisture, which my skin really needs. ❌ 🙅♀️ ⛔ Ok, so I wasn’t really a fan of this. And I didn’t exactly give it top marks! But something that is very positive is that Lyko allows influencers to write HONEST reviews. 🗣️ 👤 👥 I have been an influencer for a couple of years now, and something that is great is that it is not expected, or hinted at, that we should sugarcoat a product that absolutely does not work for us. Or that we should rewrite our experiences to please someone (manufacturers/Lyko/other influencers who only say positive things about products we ourselves do not tolerate/are fans of.) In fact, the opposite is true. It is only in this way that these reviews can actually be helpful. Especially for those who must carefully consider what they can and cannot buy, whether it is due to finances or allergies/sensitivities to ingredients/scents. Thank you so much to Lyko for continuing to give ALL voices a place. That truly deserves respect! #LYKOINFLUTESTER #BYLYKOTranslated from norwegian
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