Where I got it
Murad has launched some Christmas gift sets for 2019 and they are all surrounding the “vibes” theme. I picked this up from the Caci clinic I go to and they were also doing discounts on Murad products. This set was RRP$89. You can also get this set from Muradskincare.co.nz.
What I got
This is the Murad AllStar Vibes Set. Ultimate skincare collection targets dullness, fine lines, dehydration and signs of aging for smoother texture and brighter tone.
How I find it
AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (30ml). Exfoliates to reveal smoother, younger-looking skin.
This cleanser has very fine exfoliating granules to gently exfoliate physically while the AHA and BHA acids exfoliate chemically, getting deep down in the pores. I used this twice a day for an entire week while I was on a cruise and my skin did not have any sensitivity reactions to it and actually it felt really gentle. My skin is generally quite resilient anyway, so I wouldn’t say I recommend this to be used by all skin types on a daily basis as it does contain acids. Maybe use it twice a week and maybe not after a peel or any abrasive treatments like microneedling or microdermabrasion.
Retinol Youth Renewal Serum (15ml). #1 Retinol product in the U.S.* Visibly minimizes wrinkles & firms.
This serum feels quite lightweight and smooth on the skin. It has a light scent and it’s not overwhelming at all. I didn’t experience any irritation at all from my first use (I have used retinol before but I stopped for about 2 months). I have continued to use this at least 2-3 times a week at night time and see how long it lasts me.
Hydro-dynamic Ultimate Moisturiser (15ml). Luxurious yet lightweight cream provides 24-hour hydration.
This moisturiser is really nice to use. It is hydrating and moisturising at the same time and it’s not greasy or heavy. It has no fragrance and no colour so it should be quite safe on sensitive skin. It feels lightweight on the skin as well.
Multi-Vitamin Infusion Oil (10ml). Multi-action oil infuses skin with 6 key vitamins, essential for a healthy glow.
This oil can be used day and night after a moisturiser to get that healthy glow and extra nutrients and vitamins. The oil is not thick and it does get absorbed by the skin instead of sit on the skin and make the skin look greasy. Great for normal to dry skin, if you have oily skin, you might want to miss this one.
Overall
Now if you break the products down and compare it to the price of their counterparts, it certainly isn’t an amazing value for money, but with mini sets like this, it is for you to either try out their products before committing or for travel. So I wasn’t able to try these products for a full 6 weeks to give a good review, but as first impression and having used these for at least 3 weeks, I can say that I really liked all of these products!