Chanel's Description:
"A comforting moisturizing cream for dry or very dry skin goes to the source of skin's hydration needs. At the heart of the formula: CERATONIA PFA* powerfully stimulates hydration; a Hydrabarrier System™ locks it in, resulting in healthy-looking, smooth, supple skin.
*PFA: Polyfractioned Active. An ultra-pure, ultra-powerful ingredient created through an exclusive purification technique developed by CHANEL."
Price: $72
Availability: Any Chanel counter and at chanel.com
Last year my skin was in horrible shape. I think it was in the worst condition I have ever experienced it in. My skin was so dry that it was flaking and peeling off my forehead and nose. You would think I was getting over a sunburn in the middle of the New England winter. If that wasn't bad enough, I was breaking out like crazy. I was in such distress. I was trying different moisturizers like crazy to combat the flaking skin. I was also spending a lot of money on cosmetics to try to cover up the breakouts and make my skin look semi-acceptable.
I was walking around the mall one day and ventured into Macy's because it was the day the Chanel Rouge Coco lipsticks launched. Curious about the new lipsticks, I stopped by one of the counters. The makeup artist there was so sweet and helpful. Not only did she show me the new lipsticks, but she also answered my questions about Chanel's skin care lines. I told her about my awful skin situation, and she immediately grabbed this product, the Hydramax Active moisturizing cream. She said this would absolutely cure my dry skin issues, and I should see my skin clear up because my skin's moisture and balance should return and it will stop freaking out and breaking out.
At $72 for 50 grams or about an ounce, I wasn't so sure. But I was also desperate. I splurged for it, hoping it would truly rid me of my skin issue. I used the product at night since it does not have any SPF in it. The product goes on smooth and feels very light. It's not greasy or heavy at all. It absorbs into the skin very quickly and leaves a very refreshing scent.
I'm more than happy say that it was $72 well spent.
My skin has undergone a complete transformation. Not to sound like those cheesy infomercial people, but I really have seen an amazing difference in my skin. No more dry, patchy, peeling, gross skin. And no more breakouts! My skin feels soft, supple, and smooth. I have gotten so many compliments on my skin. A girl I met for the first time at my friend's bridal shower recently said to me, "You have a really nice complexion." She was embarrassed about it at first, but I told her it was a really nice compliment! I don't need foundation on a daily basis anymore, and any foundation I do use is sheer to light coverage.
If you have crazy dry skin like me and don't know what to do about it, give this product a go. I don't think you will regret it. It has saved my skin. I bought this product last year, used it every night, and still have about half the container still left. A little goes a long way. Chanel even includes a little scoop so you don't have to dip your fingers into the jar to keep the product cleaner. I will definitely purchase this again.
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