Reviews and comparisons of luxury face serums, essences, retinol, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and exfoliating treatments.
Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado review — we examined the avocado oil science, 99% natural formula, and copper PCA humectant complex, comparing it to Shiseido Benefiance and La Mer. Our verdict on the cult avocado eye cream.
Shiseido Benefiance Eye Cream review — we examined the peptide collagen science, five-wrinkle targeting system, and ginseng dark circle technology, comparing it to La Mer and Kiehl’s. Our verdict on the smart mid-tier eye cream.
La Mer The Eye Concentrate review — we examined the Concentrated Miracle Broth, copper ferment science, and 12-week clinical data, comparing it to Shiseido Benefiance and Kiehl’s. Our verdict on the $235 eye cream.
Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum review — we examined the dual vitamin C system, 10% AHA complex, and Japanese angelica root dark spot technology, comparing it to Sunday Riley Good Genes and Dr. Barbara Sturm. Our verdict on Tatcha’s brightening serum.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum review — we examined the dual-weight HA science, Purslane anti-inflammatory technology, and value against SK-II and Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair. Our verdict on the German aesthetics doctor’s signature serum.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair review — we examined the Chronolux CB science, 40-year clinical history, and full ingredient list, comparing it to SK-II and La Mer. Our verdict on whether the world’s #1 serum still earns the title in 2026.
La Mer The Concentrate review — we examined the barrier repair serum’s Miracle Broth, mineral complex, and silicone base, comparing it to SK-II and Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair. Our verdict on whether the $360/30ml is worth it.
Sunday Riley Good Genes review — we analysed the lactic acid science, full ingredient list, and 2,300+ Amazon reviews. Here’s our honest verdict on whether the $105 AHA treatment is worth it for brightening and hyperpigmentation.
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence review — we examined the 90%+ Pitera™ science, 45-year formula history, and Amazon reviews, comparing it to Tatcha and Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair. Our verdict on the original “Miracle Water.”