Reviews you can trust, from real people like you.
How it works
- Our highly-trained Review Moderation team evaluates all reviews before they're published to ensure they're written by people like you and not a member of a doctor's office.
- This multi-step process takes up to 24 hours from review submission to publication.
- Doctors can't pay to have reviews removed or hidden.
- Reviews are only removed at the reviewer's request or if they violate our Terms of Service.
If you have questions or believe we should re-evaluate a published review, let us know.
Sort by:
*Treatment results may vary
NO IMPROVEMENT AFTER ALL
Ah, blast it! Eye wrinkle improvement was only temporary and they're as bad as they were in July post Viva. I'm still using matrixyl, retinol, and supplements and still doing facial stimulation, but switched to a different eye cream. In December, I've also started doing dermarolling once a month with a .5 needle size and will offer a review on that next year. Apparently, it takes a minimum of 12-18 months to get viable results.
HOLY IMPRESSIVE RESULTS, BATMAN!!
I hope I'm not jumping ahead of myself by posting such an early update, but I'm so excited about the amazing results I'm seeing under my eyes that I feel it's worth mentioning this soon into the regime!
First, I'll mention that I went all in and bought several topical and supplement products to try and reverse my prematurely wrinkled and deflated semi-sagging skin. Full list of products is in my previous post. For the record: I've been using the Matrixyl-4 serum on my full face and under eyes 2x day (then 1x day) since July/18; the Glutathiasome serum under my eyes and on my neck 2x day since Aug./18; the Derma E Vitamin A Night Serum under my eyes 1x day since Sept./18; the essential oil blend under my eyes 1x day since July/18.
Alas, I was quite dismayed to see no improvement at all in the lines and crows feet after 3 months of targeted treatment with various products. I've got realistic expectations with topicals, so I never expected to see results for at least 90 days or longer, because one has to factor in (a) the product needs to be used for a decent length of time to trigger something (b) it takes about 60 days for new collagen to form after reasonable treatment starts. HOWEVER! I did experience dramatic results in the reduction of fine lines and crows feet AND in the crease in my nose bridge after I added two other products into the mix in mid and late Sept./18. The sudden and amazing improvement began ONLY after I started the Retiniacin (retinol) serum and the Nuvocare AGEOFF collagen powder. I've been using the collagen 1x daily since Sept. 15 and the Retiniacin 1x nightly since Sept. 24. Keeping it real here, it shouldn't possible for the retinol to have this rapid an effect, but I also can't dismiss it, since it was one of the products added that effected such a dramatic change to my eyes. More keeping it real; I'm reluctant to believe the collagen worked, because it's always alleged that supplemental collagen can't affect the skin, but it's the only product I added that was technically used long enough to initiate improvement. Per the product's claim: it GUARANTEES visible results within 30 days, and I can't deny I see AMAZING improvement! Incidentally, my under eye creases and crows feet seemed to get even worse (sob) after I began using the Retiniacin, so I almost quit applying it under the eyes. I stayed with it and regardless of which product was the beneficial cause, the wrinkles diminished.
As far as my current regime goes: I still take all the top quality antioxidant and collagen supplements mentioned, but I've had to streamline the topicals, either due to skin reactions, or from just having too many products to fit into the rotation. I use the Matrixyl-4 same as before, but will be alternating with Matrixyl Advanced as recommended; seabuckthorn oil blended with tea tree and geranium oil during the day for acne control; apple cider vinegar rinse off toner diluted 1 to 1 after cleansing 1x day; Retniacin on full face and under eyes at bedtime; essential oil blend under the eyes 2x day; Glutathisome on neck 2x day.
I truly wish I could post photos to show the difference, but my camera' incapable of taking clear close up shots. If I eventually see a distinct improvement in between the brow area, I'll be able to post photos of that larger zone.
First, I'll mention that I went all in and bought several topical and supplement products to try and reverse my prematurely wrinkled and deflated semi-sagging skin. Full list of products is in my previous post. For the record: I've been using the Matrixyl-4 serum on my full face and under eyes 2x day (then 1x day) since July/18; the Glutathiasome serum under my eyes and on my neck 2x day since Aug./18; the Derma E Vitamin A Night Serum under my eyes 1x day since Sept./18; the essential oil blend under my eyes 1x day since July/18.
Alas, I was quite dismayed to see no improvement at all in the lines and crows feet after 3 months of targeted treatment with various products. I've got realistic expectations with topicals, so I never expected to see results for at least 90 days or longer, because one has to factor in (a) the product needs to be used for a decent length of time to trigger something (b) it takes about 60 days for new collagen to form after reasonable treatment starts. HOWEVER! I did experience dramatic results in the reduction of fine lines and crows feet AND in the crease in my nose bridge after I added two other products into the mix in mid and late Sept./18. The sudden and amazing improvement began ONLY after I started the Retiniacin (retinol) serum and the Nuvocare AGEOFF collagen powder. I've been using the collagen 1x daily since Sept. 15 and the Retiniacin 1x nightly since Sept. 24. Keeping it real here, it shouldn't possible for the retinol to have this rapid an effect, but I also can't dismiss it, since it was one of the products added that effected such a dramatic change to my eyes. More keeping it real; I'm reluctant to believe the collagen worked, because it's always alleged that supplemental collagen can't affect the skin, but it's the only product I added that was technically used long enough to initiate improvement. Per the product's claim: it GUARANTEES visible results within 30 days, and I can't deny I see AMAZING improvement! Incidentally, my under eye creases and crows feet seemed to get even worse (sob) after I began using the Retiniacin, so I almost quit applying it under the eyes. I stayed with it and regardless of which product was the beneficial cause, the wrinkles diminished.
As far as my current regime goes: I still take all the top quality antioxidant and collagen supplements mentioned, but I've had to streamline the topicals, either due to skin reactions, or from just having too many products to fit into the rotation. I use the Matrixyl-4 same as before, but will be alternating with Matrixyl Advanced as recommended; seabuckthorn oil blended with tea tree and geranium oil during the day for acne control; apple cider vinegar rinse off toner diluted 1 to 1 after cleansing 1x day; Retniacin on full face and under eyes at bedtime; essential oil blend under the eyes 2x day; Glutathisome on neck 2x day.
I truly wish I could post photos to show the difference, but my camera' incapable of taking clear close up shots. If I eventually see a distinct improvement in between the brow area, I'll be able to post photos of that larger zone.
MY SKIN REPAIR (HOPEFULLY) REGIME
Other than using seabuckthorn oil with a 10% tea tree oil dilution on my face at bedtime for acne control, I semi-refrained from using products on my skin for the most part. I've tried various high quality products long term (years), such as Cellex-C, etc., but I'd eventually give up if I either saw no results, or suspected my skin was reacting negatively. I'm committed to correcting the collagen and elastin loss and dermal damage; whether it's caused by Viva, age, glycation, or other health issues, so I've invested in both topical products and additional specialty supplements.
I'm providing my skin care regime right now for anyone wanting some new product/supplement ideas. I did my thorough research and chose my arsenal based on how these products and supplements were (allegedly) capable of collagen and elastin stimulation, skin epidermis/dermis regeneration, and wrinkle correction. I won't get into detail about where I'm applying the products and how often, but I'll offer that every single topical is used under my eyes alternately during the day and night. Maybe this information can help someone else, so good luck!
1) Isomers Matrixyl-4 Serum (booster)
2) Isomers Matrixyl Advanced Serum
3) Isomers Glutathiosome High Potency Face Serum
4) Isomers Retiniacin Night Renewing treatment
5) Derma E Vitamin A Night Cream
6) Seabuckthorn seed oil w/2% dilution each geranium & frankincense oil, 1% lavender oil
7) Nuvocare AGEOFF Collagen Peptide Powder 2.0
8) AOR R-Lipoic Acid High Dose
9) AOR Eco-Astaxanthin High Dose
I'm providing my skin care regime right now for anyone wanting some new product/supplement ideas. I did my thorough research and chose my arsenal based on how these products and supplements were (allegedly) capable of collagen and elastin stimulation, skin epidermis/dermis regeneration, and wrinkle correction. I won't get into detail about where I'm applying the products and how often, but I'll offer that every single topical is used under my eyes alternately during the day and night. Maybe this information can help someone else, so good luck!
1) Isomers Matrixyl-4 Serum (booster)
2) Isomers Matrixyl Advanced Serum
3) Isomers Glutathiosome High Potency Face Serum
4) Isomers Retiniacin Night Renewing treatment
5) Derma E Vitamin A Night Cream
6) Seabuckthorn seed oil w/2% dilution each geranium & frankincense oil, 1% lavender oil
7) Nuvocare AGEOFF Collagen Peptide Powder 2.0
8) AOR R-Lipoic Acid High Dose
9) AOR Eco-Astaxanthin High Dose
Provider Review
Sereno Wellness Spa