Serum Review: Skinceuticals Phyto+

Skinceuticals Phyto+

Availability: This is available at bluemercury.com and macy's.com as well as their physical store locations along with skinceuticals.com, skinstore.com, and dermstore.com. The retail pricing is $87 for 30 ml (1 oz.).

Would I buy this? No. 

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?

Product info according to bluemercury.com:

Botanical skin repair gel for hyperpigmentation offered in an advanced lightening formula combining four active ingredients in a hydrating hyaluronic acid base.

WHAT IT IS

Botanical skin repair gel for hyperpigmentation offered in an advanced lightening formula combining four active ingredients in a hydrating hyaluronic acid base. Kojic acid and arbutin - natural alternatives to hydroquinone - work synergistically to help break up hyperpigmentation, while cucumber and thyme soothe red, irritated skin. May also be used as an erythema treatment and to maintain results following invasive cosmetic procedures.

BENEFITS

Diminishes discoloration. Improves the overall health of the skin. Operates as a skin hydrator as it soothes and repairs. Lightens with natural alternatives to hydroquinone. Works as a skin treatment to alleviate erythema.

Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Again, according to bluemercury.com

Hyaluronic Acid: A powerful humectant (moisture-binding ingredient) that keeps skin plump and hydrated. 

Kojic Acid: Derived from mushrooms, functions primarily as a skin-lightening and brightening agent to treat hyperpigmentation.

Arbutin: A molecule extracted from the bearberry plant that prevents the formation of melanin, providing gentle lightening and brightening effects.

Cucumber: Contains anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties to soothe red, irritated skin. Thyme: Contains anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties to soothe red, irritated skin.

What is the texture like?

This has a watery  texture.

Is this scented?

This has a chemically scent. 

What has my experience with the product been like?

Alright so given that this has a hyaluronic acid base and is meant to help with redness, I was very excited to try it. Unfortunately, when it comes to redness, I don't see a significant difference when using this. Due to that being the case, I wouldn't spend my money on it.

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

Disclaimer: This was provided as a sample at my workplace, I am not obligated or being compensated to mention it on this blog.