I can't tell you how many face moisturizers I've used over the years. Lots. I still come across half full bottles in the closest or bathroom from three or four years ago, products that were too greasy, too thick, too irritating, too smelly, too watery, too expensive for such poor results. Ugg.But I do love St. Ives. I love their body lotions, hand lotions and masks, so when I came across this face moisturizing I was so excited. I searched for it in stores for a couple of weeks, and came away really disappointed. It seems like the only place you can buy this now is on the internet, and I'm thrilled that Amazon had such good prices. I spent around eight bucks for my 10 ounce jar, and a month into the use of it morning and night, I've barely made a dent!I'll be thirty this year, so I am taking preventative steps in my skin care routine now. Baby laugh lines, deep thinking lines and smile wrinkles are all visible (though my boyfriend says I'm the only one noticing at this point!). I am not ready to commit to heavy duty anti-wrinkle products yet, but I did want a product I could use daily that would give my skin a boast. This is that product!This moisturizer soaks in quickly. It has a light, floral scent (smells like other products that have safflower in it) and is white in color, with a smooth, solid-ish consistency. A lot goes a long way, and usually I just use some of what is on the lid of the jar, left there from jostling the jar around. I use it all over my face, neck and decolletage. I am careful to avoid my eye area though! This product is really, really NOT eye friendly, and that is the only drawback. The product warns to avoid the eye area, and that's no joke. I do use a separate moisturizer for my eyes anyway, and I usually apply that first so I have a good idea of where to put the face cream afterwards. A little warm water or witch hazel can calm any eye contact though.After a month I am really content with this moisturizer. It does not make my skin overly oily, it does not irritate my skin -- though it does bother my eyes if I get it in or near them -- and it soaks in fast, so I don't have to delay putting on make in the morning, or laying down on my pillow at night.While I haven't seen over the top, super results as far as my little wrinkles go, I do know my skin is consistently moisturized, more even in tone, softer and yes -- a little bit firmer. I also love that I can layer other things on top (like a primer, sunscreen or powder) without my skin getting clogged and gross.Over all I am really pleased with this product, and it is now a staple in my skin care routine. I'll definitely be buying this when I run out...in about four or five months! Ten ounces is a lot!-JR-
