Dr LeWinn’s Ultra R4 Collagen Surge Plumping Gel

Where I got it

I was sent this for review by BeautyReview.co.nz as part of their product tester panel. My review is always 100% my personal thoughts and 100% genuine. This product is RRP$84.99 at Chemist Warehouse and they often have discounts and sales, I have seen this discounted down to $47.24 recently. You can also find Dr LeWinn’s products in Farmers, LIfe Pharmacies, Unichem pharmacies, etc.

What I got

This is the Dr LeWinn’s Ultra R4 Collagen Surge Plumping Gel (30g). Ultra R4 Collagen Surge Gel contains Advanced Pearl Technology to deliver super soft collagen pearls immersed in a velvety plumping gel which gently melt and absorb on contact with the skin. The super soft Collagen plumping pearls are immersed in a plumping gel which contains:

• Superior Grade Hyaluronic Acid hailed as the cosmetic alternative to dermal fillers, which boosts, hydrates & smooths the skin.
• Neodermyl® known as the ‘needle’ free collagen filler, an ingredient showing to significantly improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and enhance firmness & elasticity.

Ultra R4 Collagen Surge Plumping Gel:

• Instantly plumps and keeps skin taut
• Hyaluronic Acid helps fill & reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles
• Instantly restores moisture and boosts dull, tired skin

Ingredients: Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Stearyl Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrolysed Collagen, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Copper Lysinate/Prolinate (Neodermyl®), Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide 3, Aminobutyric Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydrolysed Keratin, Agar, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2 Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, PVP, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Acrylates Copolymer, Parfum, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Methylglucoside Phosphate (Neogermyl®), Cycolpentasiloxane, Polyvinyl Acetate, Polysilicone 11, Barium Sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cholesterol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Phytosphingosine, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamicaldehyde, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal,Linalool, Lilial, CI 77491 #180519A-1

How I find it

When this product started showing up on the Chemist Warehouse adverts in-stores and on the flyers, I was intrigued with the little pearls and the words “collagen” and “plumping”. It is not the first time I have seen or used a product that contains these little pearls or little capsules if you will, I kind of get why they do that and a part of me thinks it is just gimmicky. The pearls do keep some ingredients encapsulated and when you squash it up, it releases the formula and mixes at that particular point in time.

The little pearls are based in a slippery gel base and it comes with a really good quality metal spoon. I pick up about half a spoon of this plumping gel and then mashed the pearls between my palms and mix the formula before I apply it on my face. Trust me, this is the best way to use this moisturiser because the pearls will only go between your fingers and maybe fall off your face if you apply it directly on the face and try to mash the pearls on your face.

The gel-moisturiser does contain dimethicone and that is second on the ingredients list. That’s the smoothing and silky feeling you get on the skin, filling in the fine lines and pores. So of course the gel-moisturiser feels nice on the skin and applies wonderfully. Skin immediately feels smoother, silkier and hydrated, but that could be superficial. However, after about an hour or so, my skin still felt really soft and supple. After waking up in the morning, my skin still feels moisturised and not tight or dehydrated at all.

Overall

Besides the novelty of the cute little pearls in this cream, I would say that I really like the texture of this cream and how it feels on the skin. Of course the dimethicone (silicone) plays a big part on that and some individuals may prefer to steer away from silicones because it may block pores for some people. Personally, I do not experience this issue at all, but I really do dislike that heavy pore-blurring, pore-filling feeling in a moisturiser. I prefer to keep those qualities in a makeup primer or a makeup item.

The moisturiser applies smoothly and the moisturising qualities is very long-lasting without that greasy, sticky feeling. You can feel the moisturiser on the skin, but it’s not thick and sticky. I can still apply my sunscreen on top without having any issues of products piling up or bunching up. As for the hydration and plumping effect of this moisturiser, I think it is quite good and long-lasting. I can use this as a nighttime moisturiser with the heater on at night and my skin still feels nice and comfortable in the morning.