Hello, hello!
Today I have the first of several skincare reviews of things that I’ve been trying out this past month from my recent mini-haul from Deciem / The Ordinary.
First off, two re-purchases – the Buffet serum and Advanced Retinoid 2% (original reviews are here and here).
And now onto the new stuff – as you can see I have four new products (Argireline Solution 10%, Matrixyl 10% + HA, Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA and Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%) that I’ve been testing out. Because I have sensitive skin, I did my patch test on my arm first before testing any of them on my face. And then introduced each one separately to monitor for any sensitivity or reaction.
Today I’m reviewing the Matrixyl 10% + HA, A High-Strength Peptide Formulation. (info in italics is taken from the website)
Matrixyl is a trademarked peptide composition developed by Sederma in France. This highly-effective composition has been shown to reduce the look of static and dynamic wrinkles. This formula contains two generations of Matrixyl, Matrixyl 3000 and Matrixyl Synthe’6, at a combined concentration of 10% by weight in a specialized Hyaluronic Acid delivery system. The peptide in Matrixyl 3000 is palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 and the peptide in Matrixyl Synthe’6 is palmitoyl tripeptide-38.
This serum can be used morning and night and targets fine lines and wrinkles. In terms of its consistency, it is very similar to the Buffet serum. I’ve been using the Matrixyl at night, and Buffet in the morning. Similar to Buffet, the serum absorbs quickly into the skin and plays well with other serums and creams that I’ve tested it with thus far.
I don’t think that I need to be using both Buffet and Matrixyl since they both target fine lines and wrinkles, and both contain Hyaluronic Acid for hydration. I just need to decide which one works best for me – thus far they both seem to do the same thing for my skin.
This serum is $11.50 CAD for a 30ml dropper bottle. Most anti-aging serums are far more expensive than that!
Disclosure: I purchased this!
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You are so cute! ❤
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I am so honest ……….
Lol xxxx
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I really want to try the vitamin C moisturiser i heard it’s really good for pigmented skin
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I should have my review for that one later this week.
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Great! Looking forward to it
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If you are aiming to decrease pigmented skin, better use the alpha arbutin 👌
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Thank you love! ❤️💋
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I’ve got the Hyaluronic Acid 2%, but if the Buffet contains this already would you think that could be used instead? I’ve heard so many great things about Buffet but haven’t tried it yet x
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I was using both at the same time for added hydration. But I’ve noticed that a lot of their formulations contain HA.
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I was curious about this one but some reviews say they don’t notice a difference when using this. I think I’ll stick with my original plan to get the Buffet first.
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Hmm that’s interesting! I finished up the Buffet recently and was trying to decide what to use next. I do have Matrixyl…guess it might end up being just like the Buffet!
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I don’t think that having both is necessary. I’ve decided to try to test out using just the Matrixyl to see if it works as well for me as the Buffet.
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Seems odd that they’d make two such similar products, right?
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I figured that one would be stronger than the other – like a light and heavy version depending on the level of fine lines / wrinkles.
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Most anti aging products have accessive price. This brand is such great value for money!
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It really is!
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Any update which one works better?
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I found that the Buffet Serum worked better for my skin.
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