Andalou Naturals is a brand that went under my radar for a long time,but after trying it (thanks to a tiny ad on FB), i am a bit of a convert now (anything that leaves out nasties and adds natural actives is a product i want in my regime and on my skin.
Now,the Age Defying Hyaluronic DMAE Lift & Firm Cream is from the Andalou range for more "grown up" skin (HINT:the packaging colours help guide you to what ranges are for what concern:this electric violet hue tends to be more for the "never seeing 25 again" of us with concerns relating to ageing and loss of elasticity / firmness),and this 50ml jar of nourishing and simple,almost cream / gel (i felt it had that almost hybrid "gel cream" texture....not rich a thick as i want in winter,but perfect for a night treatment in summer,although what i call "rich" may be seen as "heavy" to others,so it's all relative) ticked several boxes.But did i get the firm,lifted face of a 20 year old in love ?.....ummm,in a word,NO.
I can't say,hand on heart that i truly noticed any dramatic lifting or firming benefits after a months solid use (softer for a while after,yes,but not the "firming" i was expecting....i didn't expect miracles,but i DID expect some type of visual) and if you are really dry skinned,you may not think this is enough for you.The inclusion of resveratrol is great (this is a derivative of grapes that have some antioxident properties,and is in other products from France i use),and CoQ10 is a well known firming peptide,and we all know how great hyaluronic acid is at keeping moisture in the skin,but somehow i just wasn't "feeling " it in this cream.Now,about the fragrance:it is very fruity and sweet smelling,not in a "fun,summery fruity" kind of way,but an earthier kind,which does dissipate quickly (some won't like it,but i don't mind it at all).
With all that being said,if you want a product that feels great on the right skin,works well under makeup,is natural ingredients based,absorbs quickly AND contains wine (who doesn't love that ? ),then this may well be for you....just don't expect to see a miraculous change in skin firmness and texture.
Fantastic moisturiser, hydrates very well and leaves a lovely natural glow, but sinks into my skin quickly and does not leave a greasy film or residue on my face. I love using this at night, but also really enjoy using it during the day under make-up. It does not cause my make-up or skin to get greasy throughout the day and does not affect the application or wear of my make-up at all. Pretty affordable for a great product, and is often on sale at Priceline anyway
I’m 43 and old-school!
But my age category is the one shopping up a storm in creams lotions and potions.
I liked this Andalou Naturals Lift & Firm Cream because it’s self explanatory. Age Defying on bottom is my ongoing journey for any product rather than a goal.
Keep defying the age process.
I know what it’s intentions are immediately. I am a massive enemy in beauty with twelve words in title and not one do I understand what the product does! Fancy words don’t help me reach for item on shelf.
So Lift & Firm Perfect start.
I know antioxidants are good and this product has that.
I’ve used for one month and my cheeks feel supple. The texture is lovely.
The purple container is a beckon for me.