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They say: An exfoliating facial serum that features 10 per cent alpha hydroxy acid and three per cent polyhydroxy acid along with oat, hyaluronic acid and ceramides to soothe and plump skin.
We say: Our tester found this creamy serum to be gentle on her redness-prone skin. Subbed into her routine on exfoliation day, she found her skin appeared more smooth and radiant after use.
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$78 | Sephora, sephora.com
Chanel
Chance Eau Fraiche Eau de Parfum
They say: In 2002, luxury French brand Chanel released its first Chance fragrance. Since then, several elixirs have been added to the range, including the Chance Eau Fraiche, which added jasmine, citron and teak wood accord into the floral mix. Now, the fragrance story has expanded yet again to include the new Chance Eau Fraiche eau de parfum, which boasts the same “spontaneous” scent of the eau de toilette, with a lingering trail on skin.
We say: A pleasantly more robust evolution of the original scent, our tester appreciated the increased staying power on her skin. The citrus notes sparkle prominently, she reports, while the ambery teak and floral notes added depth.
$148 for 50 mL | Chanel counters, chanel.com
Jouviance
4-in-1 Hydractiv Cleansing Milk Gentle Cleanser & Makeup Remover
They say: A multipurpose product that works to cleanse, tone and hydrate skin. The alcohol- and soap-free formula removes impurities wile restoring moisture.
We say: Our tester used this in place of her go-to cleanser. The formula had a nice lather and left skin feeling nicely cleansed, she reports. Skin felt lightly hydrated after use, and didn’t feel weighed down even with the addition of additional moisturizers.
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$26 | Shoppers Drug Mart, shoppersdrugmart.com
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