Shoppers see 'big improvement in just two weeks' with this best-selling anti-ageing serum
This award-winning serum is said to "future-proof" your skin against visible signs of ageing, including fine lines and wrinkles, while also working to restore and rejuvinate dull and dry skin. Shoppers have praised it as a "clock-stopping" skincare must-have that promises to deliver results in just two weeks.
The best-selling icon from 111 Skin, this Repair Serum NAC Y², has been formulated with surgical precision to help plump and smooth skin, while giving your skin a healthy glow.
Two-time award winner of Harper's Bazaar Best Repair Serum, Anti-Aging Skincare Awards 2023, and Modern Luxury Best Serum Beauty Awards 2024, this serum has been clinically proven to show a noticeable difference in your skin in fourteen days.
This serum, with its cooling, velvety texture that absorbs effortlessly into skin, is set to leave your complexion feeling immediately nourished, softer, and more hydrated.
Over time, the do-it-all serum helps reduce redness, build up your skin's resilience, and accelerate cellular repair by boosting glutathione, the body's master antioxidant. After just a few weeks of regular use, this serum restores healthy skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines, whilst hydrating for a renewed and replenished complexion.
92% of users attested to healthier-looking skin after using this serum for just two weeks, while 92% swore they saw a visible reduction in fine lines after a month.
Available in sizes 15ml or 30ml, this serum retails for £135 and currently boasts an impressive 4.9 out of 5-star rating. One satisfied customer beams: "I've struggled with hormonal acne for years and this product has been one of the only things that has worked for my skin, which is acne-prone but also very sensitive. In already 2 weeks I've seen big improvement in redness and overall less inflammation."
Further praise comes from this buyer who says: " Love this serum, it immediately makes my skin look plump and glowy and also has helped reduce redness and wrinkles. It's an all-in-one product so if I have to pack light I only need to bring this and know my skin will look great."
Another chimes in: " This serum is superb. After one week my skin is more hydrated and there is a definite reduction in fine lines l and skin appears more glowy. I have a history of perioral dermatitis and can still have alot of sensitivity. This serum has not caused any irritation."
While a fourth shares the same sentiments, writing: " This serum is a miracle. My skin feels fresh and smooth after. It reduced fine wrinkles and most importantly sun marks on my face in 1 month! its a must product!"
That said, not all of the reviews are as glowing, as this customer comments: "The only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the price. I'd give this 100 stars if I could. This is absolutely amazing in the way my skin feels. Supple, plump and makeup goes on over it so smoothly. But I am so disappointed in the price. It makes me feel like only wealthy people are allowed to feel and look beautiful. I would pay about $80 for this product and not look twice. It's more than any beauty product I own but it would be worth it. However not for the price it's currently listed at."
Though this is less-than-perfect rating is buried among a mass of overwhelmingly positive reviews, as another customer shares their experience: " I couldn't be happier with the results. I have combination skin so needed something to fight signs of ageing, moisturise, and make my skin look and feel good. The 15ml version is my new best friend as it's the perfect size for summer travels!"
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly alternative, Medik8's C-Tetra Advanced Serum has been praised for its ability to noticeably reduce fine lines while restoring a healthy glow. This serum sells for a lower £69. The Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum is kinder on the wallet at £39.75 and promises to deliver Smooth and firm skin while it works to reduce the appearance of dark spots for a youthful glow. Or, head over to Boots, where you can find this No7 Future Renew Serum for £34.15.
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