Superdrug Optimum Swiss Apple Overnight Skin Renewal Serum Review - 4/5

I turned 26 last month (boo) and I smoke a little too much these days. Over the past six months I've noticed a rapid increase in the amount of fine lines around my eyes and mouth so I've been on the look out for a decent and inexpensive anti-wrinkle product to use at night-time. I was browsing in the new Stratford Westfield Superdrug with a couple of friends last week when I noticed a range of Optimum Swiss Apple products for half the price. I'd heard about products containing Swiss Apple before and thought it was usually reserved for the rich and famous with most products containing the ingredient being well over £100, so at £7.95 (half price!) a bottle I thought I'd give it a go.

What is it?

Superdrug describe it as a "Revolutionary anti-ageing serum with PhytoCellTecTM extract from Swiss Apples to promote a fresher and younger-looking complexion." Apparently the rare Swiss Apple has unusually resilliant stem cells that can help slow the ageing process in human skin. You can watch a short video about it here on the Superdrug website.

My Review

The serum comes in a handy little 30 ml pump bottle, which at the full price of around £15 I might have been a little disappointed with. Although, for a product containing swiss apple, it's still a real bargain.

The serum itself feels quite watery, not at all thick, and is incredibly light. It's lightness is one of the things i love about it. It sinks straight in and doesn't leave your face feeling at all clogged or oily. As a reference I have dry, rough cheeks, an oily t-zone and mild acne. My skin is extremely sensitive and will break out with most products (which is why I use natural substitutes like olive oil as cleansers), and this serum didn't make me break out at all.

The morning after using the Optimum Swiss Apple Serum my skin felt really soft and smooth and I was really impressed. My skin looked clearer and dewy and I could put my foundation on easily without getting a crusty caked-on look in the dry cheek area. Half way through the day when my face is usually a pool of oil, I checked my face out in the mirror. My skin actually looked a lot more matte than usual with the exception of my nose looking slightly oily. Two weeks on and I'm still using and enjoying Superdrugs Optimum Swiss Apple Overnight Skin Renewal Serum. I'm now using it as a day moisturiser, making sure just to use a tiny amount. It's simple, gentle and does the trick.

Downsides?

After two weeks of using the Optimum Swiss Apple Overnight Skin Renewal Serum my skin does look and feel smoother, softer and more radiant. However, I haven't noticed much difference in the fine lines around my eyes and mouth. I'm hoping with continued use it will at least help prevent more appearing! All in all, it's a 4/5 from me, and I'll keep using it till I find something better.