Lancôme Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector
5/24/13

Ah, anti-aging products. My friends used to make fun of me for wearing eye cream when I was 16. My obsession with skincare has only grown throughout the years, and then my mid-30s knocked on the door. I came to the realization that I needed the heavy artillery to combat the scary, line-inducing years ahead. Thus began my hunt for the perfect serum/s. 

Visionnaire was incredibly well advertised on both television and in print, and I picked up a bottle with healthy skepticism. While I've taken fine care of my fair Irish skin, I'd begun to notice things like enlarged pores and those dreaded fine lines. I also had some unevenness and sun damage I'd attempted to correct with various spa treatments and moisturizers alone. Visionnaire's LR2412 technology is at the forefront of their promise to correct wrinkles, pores and uneven skin texture. They basically threw their other serum under the bus, calling this their first advanced skin corrector AND their first skin-correcting serum. Glad I never tried Génefique! 

I've been using this product every morning for the past month after cleansing and toning. The texture is soft and soothing with a pearlescent sheen, and a light and pleasant fragrance. Instructions indicate that the serum can also be used on the delicate eye area, which rocks! Easy, pleasant application with zero irritation. I use three pumps, or about the size of a quarter. After smoothing over my entire face (including my eye area), I wait a moment or so for the serum to dry, then follow with a moisturizer. I love their Rénergie daytime moisturizer with this serum. When it's humid, I've simply worn Clarins SPF over the serum. The results? See for yourself! (click photo to enlarge)

My skin has changed drastically since I began using Visionnaire. The first thing I noticed were tightened pores and that my skin tone had remarkably improved. Old acne scars and random spots faded and have virtually disappeared. Note that I don't wear foundation, and both before and after photos were taken with bare skin in natural light. No Photoshop here. I used to spot-cover my old marks with concealer, and barely have the need these days. Even my old nose ring scar (ah, those teen years) has practically vanished. Better still? My under-eye area has lightened and my fine lines are nearly non-existent. Lancôme indicates you can use this serum day and night, but I have a night-specific serum (review soon) so this is my secret weapon in the a.m. I've already ordered my second bottle because I'm not willing to chance running out! I think this is a fabulous product for those of us in our 30's-early 40's. 

My verdict? Can't live without it. Hurray for science & technology!

Price: $69 for .67 oz., $89 for 1 oz., $109 for 1.7 oz., & $150 for 3.4 oz.

Available at: Lancôme, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, & Bloomingdales.