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Valentia: Night Revive Retinol Serum

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I have been using Valentia 's Night Revive Retinol Serum for a little over two months.  It is meant to hydrate and rejuvenate skin, while fighting wrinkles, for a youthful, glowing look.  The serum comes with a drop applicator, and has a watery consistency.  The formula absorbs fast, and can be added to your nighttime moisturizer or used alone.  If you choose to apply this during the day, be sure to use an SPF.  You always want to protect your skin. I'm sorry.  I cut of the top of the bottle, but you can see the dropper lid in the photo to the right. Bottle, dropper cap, and serum.

OZ Naturals: Super Youth Retinol Moisturizer (2.5%)

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Image courtesy of OZ Naturals For about 1.5 months I have been using a retinol moisturizer by OZ Naturals.  The formula contains retinol (obviously), hyaluronic acid, Vitamin E, and a variety of other ingredients to help correct signs of aging.  With most products, whether I have received them in exchange for an unbiased review or purchased them myself, I will see results by the end of a 30-day trial period.  With this moisturizer I saw results within the first two weeks.  I can honestly say that I will purchase this product in the future.  Due to the changing weather (and medications) my skin-- mostly the area around my hairline and eyebrows, is incredibly dry.  It's embarrassing.  You know that orange ring people get when they wear the wrong foundation?  Well, imagine that, but in dead skin around the hairline, and that's pretty much what I'm dealing with.  The skin at the start of my eyebrows is dry, too, and since I have...