Product Review: L’Oréal Age Perfect Rosy Tone Face Moisturizer
I’ve been using L’Oréal Age Perfect Rosy Tone Face Moisturizer for about six weeks. I was sent it from Influenster but this is an honest review of the product.
The packaging claims to “Renew and Revive a Blushed Rosy Tone From Within. Skin is hydrated and has a healthy blush. Instantly revive skin’s rosy tone.”
Anyone who reads FashionSchlub regularly knows I’m always on the hunt for The Perfect Face Moisturizer. But I only try a couple products a year since it can be very costly to try a lot of products! When did things get so expensive?? Ugh.
Anyway, this came at a perfect time as I had recently run out of my Curology moisturizer (see my Curology product review here) and was back to using Trader Joe’s Nourish Oil-Free Antioxidant Facial Moisturize, which is fine, and very economical, but while it felt nice, I didn’t really think it was actually doing anything for my skin. Not that I’m looking for miracles. My skin is 60 years old, I don’t expect it to look like it belongs to a 16-year-old.
I don’t even mind most of my wrinkles…cuz really, so far, they’re mostly “laugh lines,” and I like a reminder that I have laughed and smiled a lot. I don’t feel like I have, so a reminder staring back at me in the mirror every day is not a bad thing.
My first reaction when I open the box was “oh. it’s in a jar. it’s not going to be as “watery” as I like. And I was right. It’s not. It’s like a thick, sort of dry-ish feeling cream.
My next reaction was more positive. When I took off the lid, I got the scent of the product…and I almost feel like I have a long-ago personal connection with that scent, but I can’t place it. Something on my grandmother’s dressing table?? I don’t know. But the smell is like…someone has loved me for a long time.
There is also a fragrance-free option if you don’t want to smell like my grandmother.
The color is very pretty…muted rosy pink with just the sheerest hint of glimmer.
You have to sort of scoop into it with your fingers, and I am not a fan. It gets under my fingernails, and that’s annoying.
It was not nearly as pleasing to put on my face as my more watery moisturizers. It doesn’t spread easily, you have to push it around a lot and it doesn’t feel like it is “soaking into the skin.” Which, I don’t know if that’s really a real thing, but my favorite moisturizers feel like they do, and perception is reality. So. This did not give that feel, which was a disappointment. Overall, application is not very satisfying.
BUT, it does its job of moisturizing my face. I’ve never needed a second application later on, like I sometimes do with my watery moisturizers.
AND, I like the way it LOOKS on my face. The faded rose gives just the sheerest bit of tinted coverage…and the little bit of shimmer glimmer, whatever it is, I think adds reflection on the skin and makes me look just a little glowy.
I don’t honestly know if you can tell the difference in the photos between without moisturizer and with moisturizer but here’s a before and after.
When I’m done applying I have to wash my hands again cuz it’s just sort of sitting there.
Oh, I wouldn’t use it as a night-time moisturizer cuz I think the glowy pink might come off on the pillowcase.
So, do I give it a positive or a negative review? You’ve just read all my “this is good but this is bad” comments above, but overall I’ll continue to use it til I find something better. It costs $25 at Ulta, which is more than I typically spend but is not outrageous. I’m maybe a third of the way into the jar, maybe I’ll get another 12 weeks out of it, for a total of just over 4 months.
PLUS, there’s a smile inside the lid!
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Deborah Stinedurf
I love, love, love your description of the smell! It’s funny how different smells, sounds, tastes, etc can take us back to a time long ago. As far as face products go, I’ve been using several products from “The Ordinary” line which I purchase at Sephora. There’s no frills or fanciness which is why they’re crazy cost effective, and the best part…first products ever that I’ve actually seen a noticeable difference in my skin. xo
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bettyewp
Small part of a longer story – many years ago met up with my first “real” boyfriend from high school, we hadn’t seen one another in about 17 years…we hugged, and the first thing he said was “you’re still wearing the same perfume!” So yeah, smell memory is powerful.
Ooh, I’ll have to look into The Ordinary. Do you know I’ve NEVER been in a Sephora??
kaye mekawi
I use the Loreal cream for mature skin but add a bit of my facial oil to it so it is not so thick and spreads easily.
bettyewp
Well, THAT’S smart!!! I’ve been interested in face oils but haven’t taken the plunge yet. Do you have any recommendations?
Kaye mekawi
Have used many but the last was by Burts Bees, only need a couple of drops so it lasts a long time and not as expensive as
Some others.
bettyewp
Thanks! Will take a look!
Rita
You do look more rosy and glowing Bettye. For me, a moisturizer has to keep my skin moisturized (duh) and not cause breakouts or any other irritation. I find I do well with IT Cosmetics Confidence In a Cream product. It just makes my face look good (I can’t explain that, just that it makes my skin have a healthy look to it; not like it makes me look like a supermodel, lol), is non drying, and doesn’t upset my skin. I like the smell too so I know what you mean about the scent of products.
bettyewp
I’ll add IT to my list of products to look into. I wish more brands would offer sample sizes.
Rita
Actually Bettye, whenever it is we’re able to shop again, Ulta stores have the sample or travel size displays by their checkouts (at least all of the ones I’ve been in here in FL) and that’s where I tested out some of the IT products. I’ve gotten their cleanser, moisturizer and even a universal eyebrow pencil all in a small travel size. It gives you enough product to really test the item out not like those 1-or-2 use little paper packets that leak or the product dries out.
Pat
Does L’Oréal make a cologne that smells like their rosy Age Perfect moisturizer? I absolutely LOVE a the smell of this product. Thank you.
bettyewp
I’m sorry, I have no idea. But it does smell nice, right?? The scent reminds me of that violet candy…C Howard’s.
Barbara
O man, I had a very nice comment but lost the page and I still have a hard time going back on this new iPad. Anyway, I was just wondering what perfume you are using? I’ve been using Donna Karen Cashmere Mist EDP ever since the first time I tried it. By The Way, you are very pretty, and I think the Rosy tinted moisturizer looks very nice on you. I just might try it!
bettyewp
Hi Barbara:
Oh gosh, I haven’t worn perfume in ages. The one I’ve worn most of my life, though, is Ciara by Revlon.
I liked that tinted moisturizer for cold weather as the cold dries out my skin and I felt like I had light foundation on. The jar ran out shortly before I left the US and I didn’t replace it as I was trying to get rid of things, not bring more things in 🙂
Let me know if you try it, if you like it!