Moisturizer Review: Natura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Ultra Rich Cream

Today's review will be for the Natura Bisse Diamond Cocoon Ultra Rich Cream

Availability: This retails at $335 for 1.7 fl. oz. (50 mL) and can be purchased at bergdorfgoodman.com, spacenk.com, nordstrom.com, and bluemercury.com along with their physical store locations; it is also available at dermstore.com and naturabisse.com.

Would I buy this?: Absolutely not.

What is this product designed to address?

According to bluemercury.com:

WHAT IT IS

Ultra-hydrating formula to strengthen the skin and prevent signs of aging

This lightweight-textured, prebiotic cream is extraordinarily rich in ingredients that fortify skin from within by balancing your skin’s flora and improving your skin barrier. Intensely hydrating and revitalizing, this powerful formula noticeably prevents signs of aging while repairing and protecting your skin from modern pollution. It offers immediate deep hydration while providing a natural finish.

*In vitro/in vivo test in ingredient.

BENEFITS

Provides immediate, long-lasting hydration while leaving skin with a natural finish

Prebiotic complex balances skin flora, increasing skin’s resistance to modern pollution

Boosts skin oxygenation and improves skin quality

Minimizes the appearance of pores

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Again, according to bluemercury.com:
Actibiome Complex - These are the probiotics - they can have an anti-redness effect and help to restore the skin's barrier by promoting growth of "friendly" bacteria.
Mushroom Extract - has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Alteromonas Fermented Extract - has anti-inflammatory and hydrating properties.

This also contains:

Niacinamide: minimizes pore size, improves skin tone, and minimizes the look of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Shea Butter: Hydrates the skin and reduces inflammation

Mango Seed Butter: Contains Vitamin C - which brightens, lightens, and tightens the skin, along with Vitamin A - which helps reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Vitamin E:  Has anti-oxidant properties

Allantoin: Has hydrating properties

Arginine: Has hydrating properties

Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract: Has a high squalane concentration - squalane has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties.

Rice Ferment Filtrate: Has skin brightening and anti-aging properties.

Rosemary Leaf Extract: Has brightening and anti-inflammatory properties.

What is the texture like?

This feels thick, rich, and silky.

Is it scented?

This has a really clean, shower-fresh type scent to it.

My overall experience/comments on the product:

I think this moisturizer would be great for the dead of winter, given how rich and hydrating it is. That said, I just don't think it's worth its exorbitant price point. It is full of great ingredients, but again, I just don't feel like it's worth $335 and I'm sure that there are less pricey options that would give you the same degree of hydration and still have anti-inflammatory properties.

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: This was provided for testing purposes. I am under no obligation, nor am I getting compensated, to post it on this blog.