Take a peek in nearly any makeup artist's kit and you'll spy a well-loved tube of this cult classic, also a fave of French women. Since we're just as picky as the pros, you'd better believe we're fans and not just for the way it makes our tired, fatigued complexions look healthy and plump, but also because of it's many other uses. It doubles as a primer, a makeup remover, a post-shave soother, and baby cream. Who says beauty isn't practical?
As I am over 60 years old, I always love trying products to moisturize and protect without being too rich and greasy. This was a delight to use after a day in the sun and water and using under my tinted moisturizer. My skin looked dewy and radiant and I definitely loved the finish this cream provided.
4I have very sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin. This moisturizer does not make my face look greasy, and actually makes my skin look more youthful, and my pores look smaller. No breakouts either, which is always a given with any other moisturizer I have ever used. Any scarring from old acne also seems less visible as well. Only downside to this product, is I don't like the smell. That's why I didn't give it the full 5 stars. I'm also very sensitive to smell as well though...so take that how you will.
All in all, this was a must purchase. Thanks Birchbox!
I go through many moisturizers to find the right one. They are either too oily or too drying and offer no compatibility with my makeup.
Embyolisse is thick at first, but not oily. It absorbs wonderfully with your skin and blends well with foundation. My face looked clear, moisturized, and covered all day!
I have not tested it as a makeup remover or post shave soother yet, but I'm sure it does wonders. To be continued...
Skeptical at first as to how this would hold up throughout my work day... it was amazing! My skin was hydrated all day long. From 6am until 9pm when I came home and took off my makeup, my skin was still hydrated, plump, and glowing. The way it acted as a primer before my makeup was perfect! I wear a mask in the operating room all day, so for my makeup to stay perfect for the entire day was a miracle. This is the first cream I’ve found on the market to work as well as it did with my skin. (Two rounds of Accutane later) and it did not irritate my skin at all!
5I forgot my moisturizer while on a trip to France two years ago. I discovered this amazing product while I was in a drug store and will probably use it for the rest of my life! A little goes a long way and it doesn’t leave my skin greasy, despite the somewhat dense texture. This product is superior to many department stores 10 times the price!
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