J Beauty

Packaging: 3 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5
Overall: 4 out of 5
Price: $55 & $150 (depending on the size of jar) at Bath & Body Works
Would I buy again? Yes

What the company says:

MMPi.20™ Skin Regenerating Serum 3.4 oz
No in-office procedures – just noticeable results from a professional grade anti-aging solution. It visibly renews and improves skin inside and out and is clinically shown to firm skin. Over twice the size of our original 1 oz. serum!
Domestic.

* MMPi.20™ anti-aging technology blocks the damaging effect of all 20 known MMPs (skin destroying enzymes that break down production of collagen and cause skin to sink, sag, and wrinkle) and prevents the production of new MMPs, correcting the signs of aging you see today and preventing future damage
* Boosts skin’s own regenerative powers to diminish the visible signs of aging
* Visibly reverses the lines, sink and sag
* To use: After cleansing, gently massage serum evenly over face, neck, and decollete 2 times daily

Ingredients:  Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Isododecane, Cyclopentasilozane (D5), Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Myristyl Nicotinate
Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethiconol, Cyclomethicone, Polysilicone-11, Laureth-12, Covabsorb, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Diazolydinyl Urea and Iodopropenyl Butylcarbamate, Red 33, Yellow 5″

What I think:

I went into Bath & Body Works at the mall, one time, as I hadn’t been a very long while.  I wanted to see what new products they have as I am a big fan of their lotions and hand washes.   I had previously purchased some of the Wexler Acnescription™ Oil-Free Hydrator SPF 30 for Acne which was a bust.

I wanted to give the Patricia Wexler line another go again so I asked the saleswoman for some suggestions.  I wanted to get samples. She recommended I try the Skin Regenerating Serum.  I balked at the price tag which was $150.  They only had the larger jar in stock.  I didn’t know that there was a smaller jar available for $55.  I asked if she had some samples and she gave me to small jars of the serum!  How nice!

When I got home, I didn’t ry the stuff right away.  I actually didn’t start using it until 2 weeks later.  When I tried it on my face, I was amazed to find that it was very similar to wearing PRIMER!   Primer like Smashbox or Monistat Anti-Chaffing gel!  Holy shit!  This is awesome!  The first day I test drove it, it kept the oilyness away for more than 8 hours, I kid you not!  NO SHINE on my nose/forehead/cheeks!

As I said, this is a gel.  It’s much lighter than Monistat Anti-chafing gel.  It doesn’t pill when you apply to your face.  I noticed a big difference in the tone of my face after using this for a week.  My skin felt softer and smoother.  My complexion also looked a tad brighter too!

I’m still using the first sample jar right now.  I don’t wear it much as the cold weather has my face begging for something more moisturizing despite having oily skin.  The sample jar is just .5 oz and a little goes a long way!

When it comes to skincare, I am more willing to shell out the big bucks than I am over makeup.  The $55 jar would definitely last me a long time.  I would most likely use this serum during the warmer months!