The ingredient list is pretty impressive as well; Vitamin Cs (yes, plural, three to be exact 3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid which is high in the list while Ascorbyl Palmitate and Ascorbic Acid are at the lower end), Vitamin E, a boatload of antioxidants, humectants and a peptide (Tripeptide-1).
I have been using it every morning for more than a month and it’s safe to say that my skin loves it. It nourishes the skin leaving it plump, health and glowy. That said, I am not a fan of using this cream in the evening as I find it to be way too light. The couple of times that I tried, my skin felt parched the next morning hence I prefer using it only for day time.
If you are combination skin then you might love this for both day and night but if you are dry-normal skin like me, then you will need something richer for the evenings. I am uncertain how oilier skin lovelies will like this but you can head over and read Anne’s review as she has oily skin. (read here).
The texture looks and feels like a lightweight lotion but it’s rich and takes a while to fully absorb into my skin. Its richness should come as no surprise as one glance at the ingredient list shows it’s rich with plant oils, emollients and shea butter. On top of that it also contains Vitamin C, E, Hyaluronic Acid, humectants, antioxidants and peptide. It’s a jar filled with goodness and my skin is drinking it up.
It’s very hydrating making it the perfect evening moisturizer especially in the colder months. A little goes a long way so I do see this 50mL jar lasting me a good few months. After using it for some time, my skin seems to look much healthier and hydrated however, I didn’t notice much differences in radiance, pore reduction or fine lines.
I truly enjoy using this moisturizer every night however I don’t see myself repurchasing it in the future. The price is too steep for me to justify a repurchase based on the results that I noticed. Also between this and my beloved Kallēis 101 Kalilux* moisturizer, I will definitely repurchase the latter which is only $66.00CAD and I got way better results with.
Instytutum is a brand that has been around for a few years now and I have always had brilliant results with its products. Even though the Xceptional Flawless Cream didn’t wow me for a repurchase, it’s still a beautifully formulated cream. I do think the lack of results is due to my skin which is generally good but if you have deeper fine lines, wrinkles, dry spots and hyper-pigmentation then you might appreciate this cream more.
*Products marked with * were received for free but my thoughts and opinions are 100% unbiased, honest and my own. There is no place for any sort of BS here.