What it is: A targeted serum that intensely purifies the skin and significantly reduces shiny areas.
Who it's for: Ideal for anyone with skin prone to imperfections associated with breakouts, or for those with combination or oily skin types.
What it does: The serum helps significantly diminish imperfections and reduce shiny areas. It helps refine skin texture, tighten pores and leave your complexion healthier, smoother and more purified.
Key ingredients: - Salicylic acid unclogs pores and refines the skin texture - Incense and myrrh extracts and D-panthenol visibly diminish imperfections
How to use: Apply the serum to clean skin, morning and evening, on zones with imperfections, blemishes and/or shininess. It may also be used as an emergency treatment on individual imperfections or blemishes.
1 oz.
Noncomedogenic
Made in France
Item #5245385
Core Product ID 333334ZK9A
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French innovator Hubert d'Ornano and his wife, Isabelle, created Sisley in 1976 to explore the idea of using technology to blend the highest-quality plant extracts with essential oils for use in luxury beauty products. Today, the Sisley Paris line includes exceptionally effective skin care, makeup and fragrances for women and grooming products for men.
I will try to make this review brief, but no promises.
I am a 58 year old woman who has battled with cystic acne from the moment I was pregnant with my first child. Hormones abound . . . all day every day for almost 20 years. Not dozens of small issues . . . but large, deep bumps that would hang around for weeks, sometimes months. I have tried Soolantra, Retin A, Accuatane (3 separate courses over a 4 year period), Clindamycin (topical antibiotic gel). I am a CPA (now retired) so I was very exacting and disciplined with any routine. Fresh pillow cases every night. Used a clean towel each time I washed my face. Sounds ridiculous right? Nothing worked. So . . . I am very careful with my skin. No facials. No perfumes. Mundane seemingly harmless products, e.g., Neutrogena. I estimated that once I reached and surpassed menopause . . . the hormones that had been raging for 20 years would subside. And they did . . . for a about a year. Then the war ensued once again.
That lead to another "quest". Because my skin is aging, becoming less plump and more dry . . . I can no longer use the teenager products to combat my skin issues. It's been frustrating, embarrassing and disheartening to say the least . . .
For those that don't like to leave reviews . . . . or don't feel as though they can leave a honest review, i.e., hurting a product's feelings. . . . I am here to tell you that reviews . . . given truthfully and constructively . . . positive or negative . . . can help someone. I searched for WEEKS . . . reading hundreds of reviews on dozens of products that could potentially help me. Cost was no longer an issue . . . because I was desperate.
I discovered the reviews on this product 4 weeks ago. I ordered the product along with a few others. Once received, I use a single product for a week in my routine (in order to avoid muddying the results by using more than one new product simultaneously). Let's just say that I never opened the other 2 products. I don't know the magic behind this serum, but for my individual situation, it has calmed my skin to the point that today . . . for the first time in several months . . . . I have gone out in public with naked skin, i.e., no cover up, no make up, nothing. You can faintly see the scars from the healing, but I don't care about that . . . it's almost like a badge from my battles. (And while I understand many of you are waging battles of greater wars, i.e., cancer and other diseases . . . my words are not intended to usurp your battles . . . because I have been there as well . . . in the trenches with family.) I am merely talking about the battle of aging, acne prone skin. And while the skin chemistry of each of us is different, it is working miracles on my skin. And I am hopeful.
I will agree with other reviewers in that the amount of product needed for 1 application is minute. One drop covers my entire face . . . and I use morning and night on fresh, clean skin. So that in regard, the price point for this product is absolutely dead on. (Think how how many pumps of your other "cheap" products you use . . . and then do the math.)
I don't notice a fragrance and the texture of this product is a cross between a lotion and a serum. It does not feel oily (to me).
All I know is that it is a true skin saver for my situation. While I am blessed in many ways, I woke up today especially happy because I can see the continued work of this product on my skin.
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HoustonCustomer
53found this helpful
Sept 15, 2020
amazing new serum
I’ve struggled with cystic acne since my teenage years. I’m in my 40’s now and have a combination of acne and aging. So it’s a constant battle to manage both conditions. Love adding this serum into my nighttime routine before moisturizing. I feel like my pores have fewer blackheads and my pores look a little smaller. Makes my skin feel firm. Wish this was an unscented product.
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BlondiecurvNYC
6found this helpful
May 21, 2021
Worth the purchase
I thought I'm not going to like this product. Omg!!!! Finally, it's the one! For a week use now, it feels like my face is calm. Didnt cause irritation, no breakout, doesnt clog my pores, very light. I use this after my toner, and layer another serum after a minute. This works wonders!
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Rssq
3found this helpful
July 19, 2024
Feels lovely
I love how it is instantly absorbed and gives a slightly matte finish. It is lovely to apply, light and does not cause breakouts. I have used other serums and this one is my favourite, however it does feel expensive for what it offers. I will probably repurchase.
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fafafa
Mar 25, 2023
Great
Great product, Apply to clean skin, morning and evening, on zones with imperfections and/or shininess.It make my face feel silky smooth and smell good. I put it on once a day when go out to protect my face from the sun. Happy with choose this cream. I would recommend this product to a friend
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Anaxxx
July 21, 2022
As expected
Finally finished using this Sisley Intensive Serum with Tropical Resins bought in last year 60-15 event. It is as good as the rest of Sisley product, helped to balance the combination oily skin, light weighted, absorbed by skin quickly and left a matte finish skin. The only reason I don't give 5 stars it's because of the fragrance is too strong. I don't know which natural extract ingredients has this strong aroma, I find it is overwhelming.
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Yan0644
Jan 28, 2022
My skin loves it
I received a couple of samples of this and been trying for a week. This is a very nice serum , I have used it every night before my night cream. For my combination skin it’s perfect for the warmer months (during the winter my skin gets dryer and it might not work). My skin feels plumper, brighter and well hydrated the next morning.
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Sisi2000
July 4, 2021
One of the best.
I am on my third bottle of this serum and see no reason to stop using it! It is a great serum and I only use 1 drop each time which is quite enough to cover my face. It feels slightly sticky when it is first applied but quickly disappears into the skin making it feel moisturised and tighter. I have noticed a great difference in my skin with fewer little lines. Another great product from Sisley.
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Jaycee
Mar 15, 2021
Well worth the price
I have frequent breakout for years and have been desperately looking for a treatment. A month ago, I came across this serum while I was shopping for other Sisley products and decided to give it a try because the reviews were so positive. I am so glad that I made this decision. This is the second week I am using this serum and the changes to my skin is visible! No more new breakouts. Works like a miracle!
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AA00
Oct 3, 2020
Life saver
I had acne and skin problems and beauty expert from Sisley gave my a sample of that serum insisting that I MUST try it and that does miracles. I didn't have such hope but i gave it a try. Well, it does what it says. Has an excellent smell (don't worry not strong but calming), so thin and soft apply, isn't sticky or dry to the skin, doesn't make it oily or null and also is a treatment as well. LOVE IT
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Debbie91
May 19, 2020
Love it
I received this serum as a sample with purchase and it was enough to try for few days. I have very oily skin and reactive so it is quite hard for to find cream/serum that won't cause me spots and more oil production. This serum is wonderful - doesn't dry my skin but also heals the occasional spots, the tone of my skin is way better and even in my 30s I don't need to use foundation to cover my skin. I would suggest to try a sample before purchasing be cause is not cheap!
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mm_05
Mar 25, 2020
Wonderful serum
I have been using this for a few weeks now and I can definitely see results. I use it as my night serum and have found that my skin is much clearer and my breakouts have reduced. I have also notice reduced in redness and have actually not used much foundation on a daily basis as my skin has been very even, plump and radiant. Can definitely recommend!