Aug 31, 2012

Collective Reviews - VIVITE Skincare

I have been using this skincare line for the past 5 months with optimal results.
I am happy to report that my skin has behaved very well with no need of getting facials on regular basis.
I am almost out now and I will probably use some other products this time, but I think I would come back to this line later on for effective glycolic acid regimen.
Everything in this line is quite nice but I do have some favorites among them. I will be reviewing briefly on each in today's post. ;)

Vivite Core System

Before I start, I would like to mention that this whole system contains glycolic acid which is a very effective form of Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and it could be quite harsh sometimes.
I am used to AHA and I had no problem using everything altogether from the beginning, but I would recommend starting slowly if you are new to this exfoliating agent. 

*Exfoliating Facial Cleanser* 
This would be my favorite! (and the facial serum)
It does a nice job cleansing face but it is not a conventional cleanser and I can't say it is optimized for makeup removal. This is more of an exfoliator with bit of cleansing agent.
I use this almost daily in my shower unless my skin feels extra sensitive. The exfoliating beads in this cleanser works effectively sloughing off dead skin cells with the help of glycolic acid . 
My face feels instantly smoother and evened out everytime I use this and makeup seems to apply better.

*Daily Anti-oxidant Facial Serum*
This is my other favorite and I am on my second bottle.
Not only this has glycolic acid in it but also with peptides and other anti-oxidants, which makes it perfect  to use under sunscreen. (Sunscreen works better with anti-oxidants.)
This serum is also quite moisturizing, I didn't feel I needed to put additional moisturizer over.

*Night Renewal Facial Cream*
I enjoyed this a lot but I am not sure I want to repurchase this.
The white paste like cream spreads evenly and provides good moisture without being greasy, but it balls up sometimes. (It's not a big deal cause it is for night time use. I am just saying.)
It does feel a little irritating if I put this on my neck area, but this is probably because my neck is more sensitive then my face. ;)

*Revitalizing Eye Cream*
It is mild and it moisturizes my eye area well without causing any millia (tiny bumps!) but I didn't notice any dramatic results.
(I have yet to find any eye treatment that shows dramatic result, though!)

*Daily Facial Moisture SPF 30*
I purchased this for my neck area. This is non-greasy moisturizer with good sunscreen agent. The price is a little steep for moisturizer with sunscreen, though. I know this contains glycolic acid but I didn't particularly notice this evens out the skin tone.
This contains Abovenzon which is not my favorite sunscreen agent despite of the fact it offers broad-spectrum protection. There is usually the distinct odor with this ingredient and it is not very stable.
VIVITE has a sunscreen that is more affordable with different blocking agents, I would try that next time. :)


SkincareRX had a nice sale later on, so I purchased a couple more items from VIVITE.

VIVITE Hydrating Bundle

This was a very nice combination, actually.
I used up my serum twice faster than other products so I needed another bottle.
The cleanser and the Hydrating cream are non-acid based and they are so mild and soothing.
I rotated them with the core system whenever my skin feels a little sensitive (sometimes you do need a break from glycolic acid!) and they worked perfectly well.

The cleanser is very solid basic that removes light makeup without stripping your skin, but I especially recommend this Replenish Hydrating Cream  to everyone.
This is probably the most effective and soothing moisturizer without any frills. I think I will keep purchasing this since it is such a nice basic.

I like the fact this whole system is carefully composed to work well together. Frankly, this is the least irritating glycolic acid based products that I have ever used not to mention this come with other anti-aging benefits.

I purchased my VIVITE regimen here.
Actually, they are having another great sale, it seems. 
All VIVITE products are on 50% off sale now. ;o


Thank you for reading this long post!
Have you used any glycolic acid based skincare item?
What is your favorite? :)


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