Lancome - koolklawz review for Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Rich Face Cream

#gifted 💧 I received the Lancome Absolue Rich Cream Moisturizer free to try and review. Among other things, this moisturizer claims to reduce wrinkles and fine lines and provide 24 hour hydration. It boasts a blend of rose extracts as its main performer. It also contains other good things like squalane and salicylic acid. Just for reference, I’m on the oilier side of combination. I rarely have reactions anymore, but I always try to mention potential triggers, and this cream contains essential oils and fragrance. 💧 This cream is a pretty pink that pairs well with the ultra luxe gold jar. It has a barely there fruity scent that’s gone as soon as I put it on. The texture, as the name implies, is thick, luxurious, and super rich. What’s special about this cream, to me, is the claim that it applies as a thick cream, transforms into a thin lotion as you manipulate it, and thickens again after sinking in to create a plumping effect. 💧 Because this cream is so rich, a little goes a long way. I learned this lesson when I applied too much the first time and woke up with a pimple on my cheek. I quickly got used to how it thins as I work it in, used less, and It hasn’t broken me out since. I’ve been using it every day I don’t use vitamin C and every night except retinol nights. 💧 This cream has a tightening effect that I enjoy. My skin feels soft and just a little more taut where I’d previously been feeling a little jowly. While I do like the tightness, I wouldn’t describe my skin as feeling plumper. This cream does add some moisture and feels pretty terrific going on, but I don’t get any sort of extreme hydration boost. It feels more like a breathable occlusive layer, which is still useful and quite nice, but I feel I add the moisture in earlier steps, and this cream seals it in. It may be ideal for warmer weather, but for the cold, I need more hydration.