NIGHT CREAM | Lancome Visionnaire Nuit Beauty Sleep Perfector

Gel to oil formula

Pros

Very nourishing

Contains many plant oils

Makes skin very glowy

Minimizes appearance of poor sleep

Gel to oil texture doesn't feel heavy

Cons

STRONG fragrance

Contains alcohol (irritant)

Does not minimize pores

Price

$88 for 1.7 oz / 50 ml

Verdict

I purchased this during the Sephora VIB sale due to Raeview's rave about this product. This truly does do what it says - beautify your skin overnight.

I really enjoyed it the first week I used it. However, I currently use a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide acne treatment prescribed by my dermatologist, and I noticed any moisturizer or serum with oils in it makes my face burn. After I wash my face in the morning, it looks very glowy, but the drier parts (my jawline) are still dry feeling.

Because it is a gel to oil formula, it feels lighter initially before it becomes an oil. If you have oily skin, apply sparingly as this could get kind of oily.

I returned this due to its strong fragrance, I actually read that high end skin care isn't always the best for sensitive skin, due to strong fragrances that companies like to add, but also when there's too many ingredients your skin isn't capable of absorbing everything. I have since been trying to find a better night cream and nothing's impressed me yet.

Repurchase?

No.

Would I recommend it?

If you are not using any treatments, this could make your skin look amazing.

REVIEW | Vichy Idealia SkinSleep Night Recovery Gel Balm

Thick gel texture that turns to a dry oil

Pros

Moisturizing

Paraben free

Makes skin glowy the next day

Cons

Strong fragrance (pro for some)

Burns my face

Contains alcohol

Price

$34 for 1.69 oz / 50 ml

Verdict

I liked this the first couple days I used it, but then I tried a sample of Paula's Choice 2% BHA Skin Perfecting liquid, which is supposed to help with pores and blackheads. Applied after the 2% BHA, the Vichy started to burn my skin and the burning sensation didn't seem to go away. I didn't wash it off and just went to sleep, hoping it's a one time thing. The next day the drier parts of my skin looked a bit red. I tried it again the night after without any BHA and it still burned my skin (especially the drier parts on my lower jawline). I haven't changed anything else in my skin care. I looked closer into the ingredients and it may have been the 3rd ingredient: alcohol. 

While this did make my skin look luminous the next day and minimize the appearance of poor sleep, it is ideal for people who are not using other treatments underneath. I am currently using a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide acne treatment my dermatologist prescribed me, and this is a bit thick and fragrant to layer on top, I have since went back to using the CeraVe cream (review here).

I don't really know why brands like to make some skin care products SO FRAGRANT. The scent is nice but unnecessary, maybe to make it seem more luxurious?

Repurchase?

No.

Would I recommend it?

If you don't get a lot of sleep, this might help your skin look less fatigued.

I think if they took out alcohol I would, because I've read often that alcohol in skincare products is drying for your skin