Serum Review: Skinceuticals Metacell Renewal B3

Skinceuticals Metacell Renewal B3

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 $120 for 50 ml (1.7 oz.).

Would I buy this? No. 

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

Product info according to bluemercury.com:

A comprehensive daily emulsion formulated to improve the appearance of early signs of aging.

WHAT IT IS

A comprehensive daily emulsion formulated to improve the appearance of early signs of aging. Metacell Renewal B3 is a patent-pending aqueous emulsion that reduces blotchiness and corrects skin texture. A high concentration of vitamin B3 helps clarify skin tone and strengthen the moisture barrier while tripeptide and pure glycerin work to firm and hydrate skin for a complexion that’s smooth, supple and younger looking.

BENEFITS

Lightweight emulsion delivering intense hydration without a heavy or tacky feel. Visibly improves the early signs of photoaging by increasing skin cell turnover to resurface skin, helps reclarify and even skin tone, and improves the appearance of wrinkles and elasticity.

Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Again, according to bluemercury.com

Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide): Reduces the appearance of skin discoloration and strengthens skin’s moisture barrier.

Tripeptide Concentrate: Powerful blend of peptides helps maintain natural hyaluronic acid levels, reduces the look of fine lines and improves the appearance of firmness.

Glycerin: Natural humectant that delivers intense hydration.

What is the texture like?

This has a cream gel texture.

Is this scented?

This has a clean, fresh, "green" scent. 

What has my experience with the product been like?

I really like the way this feels refreshing going on and its texture is lovely. It makes my skin feel hydrated in a nice, lightweight way. That said, I just don't see enough of a difference in my skin where I'd want to drop over $100 on this.

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.