When I kept seeing this little blue bottle on celebrity shelves and beauty blogger videos, I caved and bought it. The price made me wince.

After three months β€” one full bottle β€” here's my honest review. Texture: pleasant, lightweight, absorbs quickly. Scent: subtle. But transformative results? Not noticeable.

A cosmetic chemist friend explained: many high-end products trade on branding. Active ingredients may be in concentrations too low to make a real difference.

Her advice: look for active ingredients listed high on the ingredient list. Check for independent clinical studies. Price doesn't always correlate with efficacy.

Would I buy it again? Probably not. The experience was nice, but for that price, I want results β€” not just a pleasant ritual.