Feb 8, 2026
Pure luxury - but beware sensitive skin!
Beautiful from the start - I used to be a big fan of La Mer and AB seems to be the new La Mer. Anyway - upon receiving I thought the bag it came in was of good quality, alternative style and sturdy although not firm. Nice details to the packaging. Each item was nicely wrapped in AB signature tissue paper and it felt like a real treat to open each little package within the kit. The cleanser is so gentle but very effective- probably one of my favourites from this set. The packaging of every product (glass, with the signature deep blue and copper details makes for a luxury experience and suits any dresser) the essence is powerful! So take care - I used every product of the kit on first use and my face became rather warm and flushed so I would not recommend using the essence and or the oil on first time if you’re new to AB or if you’re like me and have sensitive combination skin.
The oil (and all of the rest of the products tbh) are of very generous sizes given the price of regular size
The oil doesn’t feel like a regular oil, it sinks in very quickly and doesn’t “sit on the skin” - then the cream was actually very light compared to what I imagined… even though I have combo skin, I would consider the rich cream for winter.
After one use , even the adverse first reaction (which settled down after an hour) still left my skin looking like I’d used one of their masks/like I’d had a facial. Glowing, toned and refreshed even just after two applications! I skipped the toner essence on second try and I didn’t get the same adverse effects as the first so don’t go full force and use everything if you have sensitive skin… I would recommend taking the toner essence out first and only using it intermittently with the oil (swapping one for one) a few days a week to prep skin
I usually use and get on well with MEDIK8, Fresh beauty and Sisley Paris, La Mer
LucyGreen333