I really had no idea just how popular Dr. Perry's NightSkin was until I came to realization that it is the #1 keyword used to access my website. People from all over are eager to know if this product truly delivers its claims of amazing skin renewal in a short period of time.
This product is backed up by New Vitality, a company that pushes health products that have been developed with the supervision of certified doctors in the United States. Everything aside, I do want to note that I have been a customer of theirs ever since I was first contacted about NightSkin's release. I visited the website out of curiosity and came to find that I enjoy their Triple Strength Omega-3 and their Green Tea Plus. Both have given me extra energy and overall a better feeling of health. Highly, highly recommended. And no, no one paid me to say that : ) Trust that this is an honest note and the following review of NightSkin is my sincere opinion.
Going to their site now, I realized the price of a single 30 mL bottle went up from $49.95 to $69.95 since I first heard about the product back in July of '08. Ouch! Can't say that sounds too good, I think I would've bought myself another bottle if the price had stayed at a fair $50. Now I have to really consider it before I do, we all know how messed up this economy is and even our beauty maintenance has to be cut back a little in order to save some pennies!
Let's cut to the chase though! NightSkin has many ingredients but the key ones are 0.2% Retinyl Propionate, 7% Glycolic Acid, 10% Vitamin C and 0.1% Glabridin. What exactly are these ingredients and what can they do for your skin? Let's find out:
Retinyl Propionate
A form of vitamin A. The natural enzymes in skin convert this to retinoic acid, which improves fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation.
Glycolic Acid
A powerful and comfortable exfoliant. It sweeps away the dead layer of skin on the surface of the face, making your skin feel smooth and beautiful. It also supports collagen synthesis and moisturizes the skin.
Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
An antioxidant that assists your body in fighting sun damage in the skin. This special form of vitamin C also supports collagen production.
Licorice Extract
Contains glabridin, a safe herbal skin lightener. Along with the other active ingredients, glabridin decreases brown pigmentation in the skin.
Got it? Now here is my experience. I am happy to say that I believe this product's claims fully. I gave it a fairly long trial, using it maybe once a week, sometimes twice and my skin ALWAYS looked beautiful the next day. As the name very obviously indicates, this product is meant to use at night when you are ready to hit the sack and relax. While you sleep, all of these ingredients form a team to ensure that when you wake up your skin looks absolutely radiant, glowing and feels incredibly smooth and firm.
The directions indicate that one shouldn't use the product on ruptured/broken skin and I cannot stress this enough! Do NOT apply this product on skin that has cuts or zits because it will sting like hell! Also, I would avoid using it right after exfoliating... you shouldn't have to exfoliate the skin right before anyway, because the Glycolic Acid in the product should do that job.
The bottle is a pump that dispenses the right amount of product every time so there is no overusing or unnecessary waste of it. Because of the Vitamin C content, the creamy serum turns yellow/brownish in color with time. This does not mean the product has expired or is unsafe for use.
The claim is this feels like having a facial done overnight and I agree. My skin has changed drastically in the last year. It has gone from super oily to extremely dry and irritated. The morning after using the product, however, my skin feels restored and moisturized. Too bad it's so sensitive, or else I would use the product more frequently.
Oh and for those who are wondering about the smell, it is a bit unpleasant but in my opinion not so bad you can't take it. The closest thing to its smell that I can think of is dry liquor.
So, in conclusion!