Revive • Face Serum • Skincare - Face
(21 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 4.0 |
| Would buy this product again. | 61% |
| Package Quality | 3.9 |
| Price | 4.8 |
| Ingredients | |
AnniePalitoy on 2/23/2011 9:03:00 AM more reviews by AnniePalitoy
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
This is for the Intesite Volumising Serum by ReVive
I've had two small samples of this product which have lasted me for quite some time.
I can't comment on long-term use, but in the short term it has done good things for my general skin tone.
As other reviewers have commented, the smell is awful - but if you're applying a scented moisturiser afterwards it doesn't seem to sully the scent.
I've said that I would buy it again, but only if it was cheaper! I can't justify spending this much on any beauty product - at Space NK it's £370 for 30ml - that's over US$600 for just over one ounce! Shocking!
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dickie on 5/13/2009 5:25:00 PM more reviews by dickie
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I love this serum. I have slightly oily skin and this serum really helps to clean out the pores and tighten them. This serum does not moisturize the skin but protects the skin from free radicals and pollution,it did give me a few spots when i began to use the serum as it helps to decongest the skin but these blemishes soon subsided and i was left with fabulously smooth and even toned skin. Another winner from ReVive,I love the ReVive range.
Definately check out the Moisturizing Renewal Cream,Eye Renewal Cream,Sensitif Cellular Repair Creams and the Fermatif Neck Renewal Cream. All of these i cannot recommend highly enough.
The only downside to ReVive is the price and once you try it,it is very difficult to try and live without.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Schadenfrau on 12/5/2008 12:40:00 AM more reviews by Schadenfrau
Age: 30-35 Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
I've just finished an entire bottle of this serum and can confidently say that it does absolutely nothing for me, other than leave a faint trace of a vinegar scent for a few moments after I use it.
Fortunately, I didn't pay for his. Unfortunately, I have another (unopened) bottle I have absolutely no use for. I can't justify using such an expensive product that gives no perceptible results.
On the plus side, the packaging is great. That's about it for me. I'll give this three lippies because the serum didn't actually do anything wrong, and some other sensible-seeming people seem to love the stuff.
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CharmedI on 5/27/2008 3:58:00 PM more reviews by CharmedI
Age: 44-55 Skin: Sensitive, Fair Hair: Brunette, Fine Eyes: Hazel
Serum Protectif has 2% Glycolic Acid and SOD{ “SOD [Superoxide Dismutase]: One of the most powerful preventative antioxidants available. Dominant in white blood cells, it purifies skin’s surface of the environmental impurities and free radicals that age and pollute the skin.”} SOD has been written up in beauty magazines as an antioxidant of the future. For rosacea, glycolic acid can cause problems, but, at only 2%, my skin has been able to handle it without problems. SOD is supposed to be good for rosacea. I use this every morning after the Cleanser Gentil Gelee and before the Sensitif Cellular Repair Cream. It makes my skin feel clean, adds a powerful antioxidant to my skincare regime, and helps keep my skin clear and bright. I highly recommend this. I love it!!! I personally like this better for me than the volumizing serum from ReVive. My favorite serum!
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KellieEB on 2/26/2008 8:22:00 AM more reviews by KellieEB
Age: 30-35 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
I started using 2 of Revive's products in the last week. The Moisturizing Recovery Cream and the Serum Protectif. At the end of the day of wearing the serum I notice little pimples here and there (places where I rarely break out!) I'm guessing these are due to the serum, which is unfortunate. I bought this from an Amazon seller (Beautiful Perfumes) because of the lower price, which was a mistake I now realize because I see that they do not accept returns on skincare, or opened used items. I will definitely read the return policy in the future prior to purchasing!!
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KathO on 7/2/2007 9:22:00 PM more reviews by KathO
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I use this under oil free sensitif lotion in the morning and sometimes under moisturizing renewal at night. Yeah, it loses a lippie for particulate matter and that funky sour smell, but they don't really bother me. I am a fan of its ability to clear pores, keep my skin feeling clean, even in the hot summer, without feeling too dry. It seems to be good for mild breakouts, toning them down before they become a disaster. Like all revive, it's really expensive. But I keep buying their stuff...
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*TOP REVIEWER* izzybella on 4/3/2007 1:24:00 PM more reviews by izzybella
Age: Unknown Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
This is a nice serum. It does smell strongly of vinegar but it goes away as it dries down. I am currently using a sample and it has calmed my pre-that time of the month breakouts, but I guess I don't *need* a serum so I wouldn't repurchase.
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maithuy on 9/20/2006 5:58:00 PM more reviews by maithuy
Age: 30-35 Skin: Oily Hair: Other Eyes: Other
This review is for The Serum Protectif. It smells like vinegar, it's good for my combination oily skin as it doesn't make my skin any more oily, hence 2 lippies, but I didn't see any difference in terms of skin texture or tone, the price is too expensive. Will not repurchase.
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tusabrat on 3/21/2006 8:54:00 AM more reviews by tusabrat
Age: 36-43 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
Absolutely LOVED this product initially, but after about 2 days I had dozens of tiny pimples where I had used it. Reluctant to stop using it, I gave my skin a break for a week or so, then tried again... with the same outcome. Where ever I apply it, I get an outbreak. My skin? 42 yrs, well cared for with top-or-the-range products, clear as a teenager but suffered from adult acne from about age 30 to about 38 when I cleared it up by going on a course of Roaccutane.
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*TOP REVIEWER* beautynyc on 7/2/2005 4:59:00 PM more reviews by beautynyc
Age: Unknown Skin: Combination Hair: Black Eyes: Hazel
What a fantastic product! After being in the cosmetics industry for over 18 years, I finally found a fantastic skincare range. I have never had such fast results. Re Vive is a winner! The Serum Protectif is great! At first I thought it was spoiled due to the sour smell, but the sales person told me that it was OK. In a few short days, my clogged pores were clear and I have not experienced any breakouts, period! I am amazed! I noticed that the serum contains Matrixyl, as well as the anti-oxidants that are the primary ingredients. I use this under Sensitif in the AM and I use the Renewal cream at night. Ny skin has never looked as flawless and it stays that way. I get compliments aon my skin all the time at work, and I don't work for this brand. I just wish they would come out with a 2oz. economy size. $175.00 is highway robbery for a 1oz. serum, but I must admit the results are worth it!
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palibin on 6/15/2005 7:42:00 PM more reviews by palibin
Age: Unknown Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
I love this stuff, but it is ridiculously expensive. Had great success with a few samples and saving for a full bottle. Really smoothes the texture of my skin and makes it glow, all with no irritation.
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LAborn on 3/13/2005 3:07:00 AM more reviews by LAborn
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
I wasn't sold on this product although I generally like the Revive line (especially the eyecreams). I'm surprised that the scent of this product didn't bother more of the reviewers. I didn't like it at all-kind of sour-smelling (I got a free bottle in a promotion and I actually went back to the store to make sure the product hadn't gone off!). I didn't see much of a difference in my skin using this product, although I may keep it around in case I break out as I see it gets high marks for treating acne.
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hilsbils on 1/19/2005 4:24:00 AM more reviews by hilsbils
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium Eyes: Blue
This serum has cleared up my skin completely. I used to get horrible cystic acne and lots of zits. I have only had one or two tiny little pimples since I started using it. Since using the revive products, including this one, in combination, my skin is clear, it glows and people have actually remarked on how lucky I am to have good skin! Plus I was asked if I was a student and told I look 23 - I'm 33! I think I can justify the ridiculous cost for this.
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scubagirl on 11/28/2004 8:12:00 PM more reviews by scubagirl
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal Hair: Blond Eyes: Green
This serum is ok. It smells weird and although the smell goes away it's not the first thing I want to deal with in the morning! I like la mer better!
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maris101 on 3/17/2004 9:57:00 PM more reviews by maris101
Age: 44-55 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
OK! This works so good that it must have an ingredient to smooth out the lines and firm the skin temporarily(I'm not a chemist so can't confirm this). If not I should consider buying stock in this! It is very good and I notice a difference when I do not use it.
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alic on 11/25/2003 11:05:00 AM more reviews by alic
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I like this product a lot, but it doesn't do much alone - I would only buy it if you use other Revive products.
For just serums, I like the Skinceuticals line the best.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Lipglossdoll on 10/31/2003 4:33:00 PM more reviews by Lipglossdoll
Age: Unknown Skin: Normal Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
This comes in a 1 ounce size, it is a creamy white serum. It gives my skin a beautiful, even tone and texture. Exceptional product, but pricey ++. I got mine for a good price off of Ebay though, LOL!
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daturagirl on 10/20/2003 10:12:00 PM more reviews by daturagirl
Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Warm Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
Whyyyyy does this have to be so expensive? I love it, it works great, but it's SO expensive! ::muffled sobbing::
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tourmania on 8/13/2003 9:58:00 PM more reviews by tourmania
Age: 19-24 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
I was using this everyday in the morning for a month after I got samples because the SA recommend it because I had some breakout. This really help stop breakouts. I didn't get any pimples for 3 weeks already. Highly recommended.
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*TOP REVIEWER* DianeL on 3/2/2002 9:15:00 PM more reviews by DianeL
Age: 44-55 Skin: Normal Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I received a generous sample of this in a swap. I used it for 2 weeks morning and night. It is very comparable to La Mer serum, but I find the smell a little offensive. It does seem to take a bit more than the La Mer serum to cover my face and neck and does not give quite the glow La Mer does, but this made my skin softer, like satin, and it seemed to make pores disappear more. I would like to try this longer to see what the long term effects are, but it is awfully $$ and since I use La Mer or Sisely in everything else, I doubt I would buy it. I may look for it in a swap, but it was so close to La Mer, if I were spending the $$, I would get the La Mer Serum.