Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with this Glow Recipe Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum, and I gotta say, it’s been a bit of a journey. I picked it up ’cause, you know, the whole “retinol” thing is all the rage, and who doesn’t want to zap those pesky blemishes, right?
First off, I started slow, just like the instructions said. Every other night, I washed my face like usual, then patted it dry. Then I applied a thin layer of this serum all over my face and neck. It’s got this kind of creamy texture, not too runny, not too thick, just right, I guess. It absorbed pretty quickly, which is always a plus in my book.
The label talks about a “0.16% triple-retinoid” which includes retinol, retinal, and retinyl ester and also mentioned some other stuff like Blackberry Fruit Extract, Squalane… and a bunch of other stuff I don’t even know how to pronounce. They claim it’s some kind of wonder potion, but honestly, I was just hoping it wouldn’t make my face fall off.
Initially, I didn’t see much happening, you know? It takes some time to adjust to it, I guess. I did follow up with my usual moisturizer, ’cause retinol can be drying. And, of course, I slapped on sunscreen every morning – wouldn’t want to undo all that hard work, would I?
After a few weeks, I started noticing that my skin looked a bit…brighter? Smoother? I can’t really put my finger on it. And those annoying little bumps and red spots? They seemed to be chilling out a little. Not a total miracle, but definitely some improvement.
Then, I got brave and bumped it up to every night. My skin seemed to be tolerating it well, so why not, right? I did feel a little bit of tingling, but nothing too crazy.
- Week 1-2: Not much to report, just getting used to it.
- Week 3-4: Skin looking brighter, blemishes starting to fade.
- Week 5 onwards: Using it nightly, skin feels smoother, still seeing improvement.
So, here’s the deal. It’s not some overnight magic, but I think it’s making a difference. My skin definitely feels better than before. I’ll keep using it and see how it goes. If you’re thinking about trying it, I’d say go for it. Just remember to start slow, be patient, and don’t forget that sunscreen! It seems this product is from a brand called “Glow Recipe” that makes “Award-Winning Skincare.” I don’t know if it is worth the hype but it’s worth a shot.
