Everyone’s situation right now is different. For some, work is suspended indefinitely, which means shopping is off the table. For me, it means more work than ever and very little to do in my spare time but read… which results in online shopping. A lot of it. Shopping is a coping mechanism for me, and I’ll never deny it. The ongoing arrival of parcels in my mailbox helps me feel a bit more connected to what I thought of as normal life a few weeks ago. But it doesn’t make a lot of sense to keep buying clothes I can’t wear outside, so I’m making more practical purchases. Which include replacements for some of my favourite splurge-worthy beauty products like Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II.
What it is: The most effective serum I’ve ever used – by a long shot. According to the brand, Estee Lauder Advance Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II is a hydrating and radiance-boosting serum that will lead to more youthful-looking skin. It uses their exclusive ChronoluxCB™ Technology to significantly reduce the look of key signs of aging. Those key signs include fine lines, wrinkles, dryness, dullness and uneven skin texture.
What to do with it: Apply in the evenings, after cleansing and toning, but before moisturising. Massage evenly over your face and neck.
What it costs: $90 for 30 ml or $230 for 115 ml at Sephora
Why it’s fabulous: I admit – I often find skincare products frustrating. They claim to perform miracles, but rarely even deliver results. Over the years, I’ve adjusted my expectations. I recognise that most skincare products can’t actually turn back time, no matter how much I want them to. What they can do is prevent further aging to some degree. But that isn’t the case with Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair. If there is any serum that can truly perform miracles, this is it. My skin looks dramatically better immediately after I start using it, even if I only pause for a day. And I notice its absence even more quickly. If I swap it out for another serum, even for a week or two, my skin quickly becomes duller and flatter.
At this price point, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair is, without a doubt, a splurge. But the bottle lasts, and the investment in your skin is, I think, totally worth it. If, like me, you’ve been frustrated by a lack of visible results from your skincare regime, I can honestly say that this is the product that will change that. While I do like to try a different serum once in a while, I come back to Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair time and again. There is nothing that I’ve tried that comes close to comparing to it in terms of efficacy. It really works – that’s all there is to it. It sounds simple, but products that make a difference can be elusive. This is one that won’t disappoint.
Sounds like it’s worth the investment! I know you are right to be spending your money on things you can use rather than shoes you have nowhere to wear, but I still struggle to accept the price tags of beauty products.