St Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturizer Jar 283 g/10 oz

I've used various St Ives products in the past, so when I saw this anti-aging cream for such a low price, I thought why not give this a try? I haven't been using it religiously every day like I should, but I've noticed that my face feels much softer after using it. I have quite sensitive skin on my face and if creams are too chemical-like in ingredients and smell, I can get a slight burning feeling. Definitely no burning feeling with this, nor any stickiness, despite it being fairly thick in texture. I've noticed that after it sinks it, there's no excess left sitting on my skin which can tend to make it feel claggy and clogged, not so with this cream, it just feels nice, fresh and smells gorgeous. As with most facial mositurisers I've used previously, if I've used too much, I'll disperse any excess from my hands onto my elbows and arms as I suffer with eczema on my elbows which normally only clears either with exposure to sun or after a sunbed session. However, the next day I noticed that my elbows were soft and smooth as if I'd never had eczema. Bearing in mind, I've had eczema since childhood and I'm now in my 40s and nothing else moisturiser-wise (such as E45 which is one of the NHS recommended creams for skin conditions) has helped in any way, I was astonished that this cream worked as quicky and effectively as it did. For that alone, I give it five stars as I really think it's something of a miracle. As for the anti-aging side of things, it's too soon to say whether this has helped reduced any lines around my eyes, but it certainly leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth and hopefully with regular use, it will improve my skin. Love the smell and the feel of this product on my skin, very glad it's not greasy or heavy in texture, and my elbows are eternally grateful and thankful :-) Plus it's a massive tub which should last me for approximately six months which really does make it very good value indeed.

After reading an article that recommended using products containing collagen when you hit the 40+ age range, I stumbled upon this by chance.Having used far too many high end creams to mention that were less than useless, I was sceptical this would deliver for the price. The quote not to judge a book by its cover is never truer here as this moisturiser is an absolute winner all round.The tub is huge at 283g and is a salon professional size so it lasts for ages. The cream texture is medium, but soaks in to the skin easily with a fresh, not overpowering, fragrance. As the tub is so large I completely cover my face, neck and decollatage and it has benefited the whole area immensely.After the first use my skin felt awake and looked smooth. After a week I was so impressed with the results that I ditched my normal night cream to use it both night and morning. After two weeks I saw visible results in the overall quality and texture of my skin. It looked and felt plumper, smoother and clearer in tone. I've now been using it for over a month, night and morning, and will certainly continue to do so. However, make sure you invest in a good SPF if using this as a day moisturiser as there is no protection in the cream. I would recommend Clinique Super City Block SPF 40 to pop over the top, which is superb and also acts as a wonderful primer for make-up.As I'm 45 any help is a benefit against the ravages of time and I've recommended this to several of my girlfriends and colleagues.Amazon do a great three tub deal which I shall be investing in as I may give tubs to friends as gifts!

Fab for a budget moisturizer -First bought this after my old moisturizer ran out and my face and I'm on to my 3rd tub now (each tub lasts ~6months for me)Gave 4 stars because tbh the collagen boost is just a gimmick with the active ingredients in such small amounts right at the end of the ingredients list, but it works great as a daily/nightly moisturizer! The scent is also nice - there's definitely a hint of something there, but it isn't overpowering at all.I have oily dehydrated acne-prone skin, and this works great - I even seem to have fewer breakouts using this one than my old one.Absorbs nicely into the skin & leaves it feeling like skin - if you apply too much it does feel like you have a film of something on your skin, but hey that'd probably happen with any moisturizer.I've been using this with a hyaluronic acid underneath & they work great as a pair- I don't feel oily or like I have a layer of product on my skin. This seems to work really well in conjunction with other products - I use the Simple spf30 moisturizer over the top as a sunscreen and there is no pilling of product build up, and my makeup goes on easy peasy. Really can't fault it at this price.As an 'anti-aging' moisturizer: 4 starsAs a bog-standard moisturizer that lasts for ages: 5 starssssss

I'm 35 who suffers with dry skin some days and oil skin the next, and to top if off I have sensitive skin, I've noticed fine lines near my eyes and thought oh my God!! as you do, so I looked up loads of creams and this one Stood out with reading up and the Price I couldn't lose anything.First off its not magic so don't buy it thinking it will remove lines for good it helps them minimize and don't stand out as much.What i can say is the cream works best at night when I get up in the morning my skin looks healthy and plump and it does minimize my fine lines and my skin is soft, not oily or dry it stays like that for half the day with no morning application .When applied to my skin is soaks in quick and there is no stickiness. It's nice light creamI would definitely recommend this cream its a very big tube that last ages at a good price. You have nothing to lose in trying it for your self.