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Strivectin Review 2024

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12.19.22DISCLAIMER

There’s a good chance that when you hear StriVectin, you automatically think of its neck cream. According to the NPD group, StriVectin’s TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream was the best-selling neck cream of 2017, and the company says that one jar of it is sold every minute.

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Few products are as closely associated with anti-aging as StriVectin. It’s been around since 2002 and has legions of devoted fans, and has earned countless industry awards. But what exactly is in the products, and how do they work?

Is StriVectin Skincare Worth The Money?

A common question about this brand is if the products are worth the cost. StriVectin products are expensive, for example, the StriVectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream is $95.
In our opinion, StriVectin products aren’t worth the money, simply because there are other skincare brands that offer similar products that are less expensive.

One brand is Carrot & Stick, a clean skincare brand that perfectly balances the gentle nurturing of plants with the powerful results of innovative science.

Carrot & Stick intro bundles deliver great value for money because you can bundle 3 full-size products worth up to $240 for $88.

What’s Inside Strivectin Skincare?

Here’s a closer look at the active ingredients commonly used in Strivectin skincare products. Vitamin C, retinol, and peptides make up the core ingredients for the Strivectin skincare line. These ingredients should all be part of your skincare routine.

Vitamin C
We’ve been hearing for years that Vitamin C is the best anti-aging ingredient. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals, the unstable molecules that contribute to the formation of premature wrinkles and fine lines on the skin.

It’s in Strivectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum

But our favorite Vitamin C serum is Carrot & Stick The Defence Serum. It contains 3 distinct types of Vitamin C that work together to help fight free radical damage. We recommend using it every morning.

Peptides
As you age, your body’s production of collagen and elastin slows down. These two proteins are responsible for your skin’s structural support. As a result, the skin loses it’s natural plumpness and smoothness. 

While collagen is necessary for maintaining youthful-looking skin, the collagen protein is too large to absorb into the skin topically. That’s why applying skin care products that contain collagen won’t provide the anti-aging benefits you’re looking for.

This is where peptides come into action. Peptides are the building blocks of protein, and they are easily absorbed into the deeper layers of skin due to their smaller size. 

Strivectin Peptight Tightening & Brightening Face Serum contains tetrapeptides and hexapeptides to visibly tighten. 

We recommend Carrot & Stick The Repair Serum. It contains 7 plant-based peptides to promote plumper and smoother-looking skin.

Retinol
Retinol is the go-to anti-aging ingredient recommended by dermatologists and skin experts. While retinol provides many benefits to the skin, it’s also known to cause side effects like skin dryness and irritation. 

It’s in Strivectin Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum.

Use retinoids at night. We recommend this retinoid oil serum. It contains Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, an ingredient that provides similar benefits with less irritation.

NIA-114
An innovative ingredient in StriVectin products is NIA-114, a patented, optimized form of niacin/vitamin B3. The company says it is clinically proven to strengthen the skin barrier and supercharge the performance of other ingredients for visibly transformed, more youthful looking skin. The ingredient is also believed to protect skin from external stressors and prevent water loss.

NIA-114 is the result of 30 years of research led by Myron and Elaine Jacobson, a husband and wife biochemist team who worked at the University of Arizona. The duo were researching niacin’s role in DNA repair for skin cancer. Specifically, they looked into which cells were able to avoid developing skin cancer naturally and they discovered that niacin played a role. Their research led them to discover that NIA-114 worked as a viable alternative to retinol, a vitamin A derivative. Retinol is the gold standard in anti-aging skincare but can often cause redness and peeling. The Jacobsons found that N1A-114 delivered many of the same benefits of retinol, but without the side effects.

What is StriVectin?

StriVectin launched in 2002 as a stretch mark cream that was sold in health food stores such as GNC. It was a niche brand but then, according to company lore, women started to use it on their faces and claimed it helped to reduce their wrinkles. StriVectin capitalized on this by running ads that asked, “Could StriVectin actually be Better than Botox?

The ads and word of mouth recommendations kicked off a phenomenon. The product, SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate for Wrinkles & Stretch Marks, took off like a rocket and top department stores such as Bloomingdales started to sell it.

What does StriVectin sell?

Today StriVectin is a leader in the anti-aging skincare market with a wide range of products to treat the face, neck and body. The StriVectin line includes moisturizers, serums, cleansers and masks, as well as hand and body creams. Some of the most popular products are:

The Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum–This serum promises to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles in seven days, and contains nourishing dhatelo and macadamia oils, as well as StriVectin’s patented NIA-114, a form of niacin/vitamin B3 (more on that later). The serum contains “BioRecode Technology” which is meant to revitalize the skin’s own wrinkle fighting abilities to reduce the look of lines and creases. The serum should be warmed up in the hands before being pressed into the skin.

Line BlurFector Instant Wrinkle Blurring Primer– Apply this primer after moisturizing and before applying makeup t help fill in and blur the look of deep wrinkles. When this primer debuted, it sold out in Nordstrom the first week.

TL Advanced Light Tightening Neck Cream – This is the legendary StriVectin product that is a worldwide best seller. Now available in a lighter formula, the cream is meant to lift, tighten and firm the neck while helping to diminishes the appearance of horizontal neck lines.

StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles- This lightweight moisturizing eye cream is designed to visibly reduce the look of crow’s feet, squint lines and deep-set wrinkles starting in just one week.

Strivectin Instant Facial Sculpting Cream – Apply this cream to visibly plump, lift and firm the face. It’s meant to rejuvenate facial contours and target loss of volume.

How does NA-114 work?

StriVectin says NA-114 is a skin multi-tasker. It’s thought to hydrate, smooth lines and inhibit the impact of environmental aggressors. It’s thought to give skin a youthful, clear and vibrant appearance. It may also help with hyper-pigmentation and give skin a brighter look.

Do StriVectin products work?

When deciding if a product works, always keep in mind that everyone’s skin can react differently to the same product. One person’s miracle product can cause a breakout in someone else. When it comes to StriVectin, it’s hard to argue with numbers. After all, StriVectin’s TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream is the best- selling neck cream in 2017, and the company says that one jar of it is sold every minute .

StriVectin products have also received many industry and editorial awards. Wrinkle Recode Line Transforming Melting Serum earned a Fall Beauty Award from O magazine in 2018. New Beauty magazine named StriVectin High-Potency Wrinkle Filler one of the winners of its 2017 Beauty Choice Awards. In 2018, Shape magazine also gave StriVectin TL Advanced Light Tightening Neck Cream an award, while StriVectin Retinol Eye Cream garnered a Best of Beauty Award from Allure in 2017.

StriVectin products have also made waves in independent tests. In 2002 the World Congress of Dermatology in Paris showed that the peptide Pal-KTTKS in SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate was more effective in reducing the appearance of wrinkles than creams containing retinol or Vitamin C.

StriVectin says its products are backed up by more than 30 independent studies, 90 patents and 150 published papers.

But as with any product, StriVectin also has its detractors. Some dermatologists have expressed skepticism that a cream can do two contradictory things at one- tackle stretch marks by tightening the skin while also relaxing skin to smooth out the look of wrinkles. One reason that StriVectin seems to have a temporary tightening effect could be chalked up to its humectants which attract moisture and give the skin a temporary plumping effect.

A tester for Allure magazine recently tried the StriVectin’s TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream on her neck and chest area, and gave it high marks for its rich, buttery texture but said she didn’t see any “tightening” effects.” Her conclusion? “My neck looked and felt more radiant from all of the hydration the cream provides” and for her, that was enough.

Reviews on Amazon are also mixed, with some calling it a miracle and others saying it did nothing for them. StriVectin’s TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream gets 3.5 stars from 703 reviews; 46% are five stars with reviews ranging from “very expensive and did not work. Used this product for three months and absolutely no change” to “Most effective neck cream on the market. No, it is not surgery, however having said that, this cream does help! The overall texture and firmness of your skin is noticeable improved immediately and continues to improve with use.”

How much are StriVectin products?

StriVectin is a prestige product and is priced accordingly. A jar of NEW TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS is $95, and Line BlurFector Instant Wrinkle Blurring Primer is $39. The products with retinol are some of the priciest- the new EW S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil is $99 while Advanced Retinol Intensive Night Moisturizer is $112.

Where are StriVectin products sold?

StriVectin products are sold at prestige department stories such as Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus but it are also found at Walmart, Amazon and the Home Shopping Network, as well as beauty retailers such as Sephora and Ulta.

What Are Some Alternatives to StriVectin?

If you’re looking for skincare products to address the signs of aging, we recommend Carrot & Stick. Carrot & Stick maximizes the use of powerful ingredients and minimizes the use of superficial ones, resulting in advanced skincare solutions that help promote healthy, more youthful-looking skin. We recommend The Repair Serum, followed by The Moisturizer.

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  • Christina Perez Original review: Feb 06, 2024. Reply

    I’ve been using strivectin for 30 years plus. Ive always gotten compliments on my youthful appearance and have always given credit to using strivectin. When I opened my last purchase I experienced an awful smell. Is there a reason for this? Has the formula changed? Did I receive a bad batch? I would not want to purchase more if I’m going to receive the same. I would appreciate a response at your earliest convenience. Regards, Christina Perez

  • KATHY Original review: Mar 14, 2023. Reply

    I purchased StriVectin at Costco, used both jars, and was very disappointed with the results. I tried to get my money back, but it was impossible. I would not recommend this product to anyone.

  • Pat Original review: Mar 04, 2023. Reply

    I haven’t seen anything saying these products are hypoallergenic. I bought the Multi-action Restorative Cream and Multi-action Super C Dark Circle Brightening Eye Serum, but haven’t started using them.

  • Davis Janet Original review: Dec 16, 2022. Reply

    It burned my face too! Awful

  • Lisa.Brittain Original review: Feb 15, 2022. Reply

    I have been using Strivectin for about five years.I am 54 and people guess my age to be in my early forties it does work I use various products of the Strivectin line and I love them all. I would recommend any of these products to anyone who is seeking to look younger.

  • Tatiana Original review: Jan 13, 2022. Reply

    I have been using Strivective eye cream for the 5 months. The cream is awfull! It separates to oily liquid and cream every time you squeeze a tube. No visible difference in the eye area. I would not recommend this product!!!

  • Abbey Original review: Sep 27, 2021. Reply

    Customer care numbers don’t work, returns process doesn’t work, emails going ignored. Shocking product that burnt my face and I want to return it, but there is no way to do so. Waste of money and this company should be avoided.

  • Gail K Rogers Original review: May 20, 2021. Reply

    Been using for 10 years plus, my skin looks much smoother than my friends, most of whom are younger. I had a small scar on my right cheek since childhood and realized one day that after using Strivectin for about a year and a half it was gone. Convinced me it isn’t just a surface cream, it gets down and does the work.

  • Janna Hill Original review: Dec 22, 2020. Reply

    Buyers beware! I purchased items on December 15th and they still haven’t shipped out. Social media points the finger, customer service ignores you, and they all have excuses why customers should be okay with their terrible service.

  • Shelby L. Original review: May 04, 2019. Reply

    I am 64 years young and have tired and used a lot of creams, etc …so heres my review for this Brand.
    I have been acquainted with the Stri-Vectin products since 2003, when they were QUITE PRICEY. It seems the price is more reasonable now, and a large variety of products. I have used quite a few and the Eye Cream – the Strivectin -SD is really good. …Ive used it for about 5 years. I also use the Instant Moisture Repair ( Daily Hydrator)…its a nice feel and actually does hydrate, ALTHOUGH I prefer the Philosophy ( my skin LOVES that one ) but its not always available. I have used the Strivectin ‘ Tightening Body Cream’…its’ ok’ Nothing I could see as” being spectacular. “. Next up, is the Instant Facial Sculpting Cream. …also ” ok”, does do a little something, but I wasnt really impressed. The ‘ TIghtening Face Serum ” does a little more than the Instant Sculpting Cream……so unless you can find these on sale or at a somewhat cheaper price point, and want to try them, I would recommend doing that.

  • Bernice Bowes Original review: Apr 29, 2019. Reply

    Just bought StriVectin-SD and B=Nia 24 Cleansing Cream. Afraid to use the StriVectin-SD because I broke out from the Cleansing cream…paid so much so hate not to even try it…just wondering if there might be something in the Cleanser that caused this burn on my neck….oddly, nothing on my face…but neck is fried. Would love to send an a picture if you would like to send me your email…hopefully you can find what caused it and maybe delete the ingredient from the product.

  • Roxanne W Original review: Dec 19, 2018. Reply

    At 66 a vein began to grow under my eye, bulging and red. Dermatologist said would likely grow back, maybe worse, if cut out. With 4 weeks use of Strivectin antiwrinkle eye cream, the vein is mostly flat, but still red. A little makeup hides it. My other wrinkles appear deminished. Pleased! Plan to buy more.

  • J. Wourms Original review: Mar 23, 2017. Reply

    I bought both the day and night creams which I am happy with. I find the cream’s retinol help to combat white heads which was a surprise. So not pore clogging. I also purchased the neck cream which I seem to have an allergy to. I have developed an extensive itchy rash over my neck and the top of my chest so I have discontinued use. So mixed reviews for me.

  • Karen low Original review: Feb 17, 2017. Reply

    The range of prices for SD StriVectin product is far difference market by different vendor over the Internet , just curious to find out any body encounter using fake product or knowing any such imitation product in the market so far?

  • Editor Original review: Sep 07, 2016. Reply

    We’re sorry to see you didn’t see any results. Please take a look at Advanced Dermatology. It is our #1 recommendation on the site. Read the review but don’t expect fancy packaging or pleasant fragrances. These are dermatological skin care products. Not luxury products.

  • B Jones Original review: Apr 10, 2016. Reply

    StriVectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream: SAVE YOUR MONEY. Did absolutely nothing.

  • Julie Original review: Jan 01, 2016. Reply

    I’m 55 and have been using strivectin for 10 years and hardly have any wrinkles all my friends and acquaintances ask me what I use and now I have a very large following and everyone that I know are also using Strivectin now.

    It’s on sale at Costco 2 creams for $79.00 it will last for at least 6 months it’s really great I’ve been using it for 10 years and hardly have any wrinkles and I’m 55.

  • Mindy Original review: Nov 17, 2015. Reply

    Purchased StriVectin repair & protect face cream moisturizer paid approx $100.00. If you look up the ingredients all of them are sunscreen. Very disappointing!! Can buy sunscreen for way less than that.

  • JLH Original review: Dec 13, 2014. Reply

    I purchased the StriVectin SD 24/7 Anti-Aging Solution Kit from Marshall’s. I had never used StriVectin before, but thought would give it a try since had the start of TurkeyNeck and wrinkles around my eyes and those horrible upper lips lines from drinking too much liquid from straws. The kit contained StriVectin-SD Power Serum for Wrinkles, Intensive Concentrate for Stretch Marks and Wrinkles, Advanced Retinol Night Treatment, Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles, and Tightening Neck Cream. I am very, very impressed with the results. I am not a very consistent user of anything, as tend to use something for a few days, skip lots of days, and then use for few, etc. I know, BAD. I have used the items in kit for approximately 10 times now, all except the Night Treatment as never used it as always forgot. I didn’t expect big results or anything, but I was really surprised with my results with only 10 times of sporadic use. My eye and lip wrinkles were reduced by 75% to point where almost not even visible, and skin was plumber but my greatest surprise was my neck. No visible sign of TurkeyNeck at all, my neck looks smooth, firm, and so much younger. I am 59 years old, and I did inherit good genes, so have never looked my age, but now I have been told I look to be in my early-forties, after only 10 sporadic uses of this product. I would say give it a try, especially if can find it at Marshall’s to offset the expense.

  • Ann Original review: Oct 28, 2014. Reply

    I live in the UK and first started using these products about 8 years ago having been talked into them by a sales assistant in Saks while on vacation. I’m in my 60s and have been told I don’t look my age and how well I look. Yes they are expensive but I’ve discovered that as they aren’t as well known here on the UK as a “beauty product” as such it’s possible to get them at a far less price in stores such as TK Maxx. I don’t know what the US equivalent to this store is I think maybe Century 21 or similar may be the place to try. Just yesterday I purchased a full size intense concentrate, power pair anti wrinkle and overnight resurfacing serum for just under $50 so it really is worthwhile giving these outlets a try.

  • Geri Original review: Jul 13, 2014. Reply

    Do you still have the StriVectin SD Power Serum for wrinkles and the EV get even brightening serum.

    Thanks,
    Geri

  • Nancy Original review: Jun 24, 2014. Reply

    I have been using Strivectin for a couple of years now…using the Serum/Sd stretchmark & wrinkle cream, and neck cream ONLY….I have always washed my face with the Oil of Olay face cloths because they are disposable and sterile each time I wash. NOW…I am 60 years old, and NO ON BELIEVES IT. I am constantly told that I am in my 40’s!!! I HAVE NO WRINKLES you must keep in mind that you have to drink lots of water, have a good diet and, I think good genes, too…LOL. But….I did notice after about 6 weeks of using the Strivectin products, my face and skin looked brighter, poors did shrink…IT IS NOT AN OVERNIGHT MIRACLE cure to wrinkles.. It does seem expensive, however it is extremely concentrated…a little goes a long way. You should not have to use much. I will not switch to any other product. I like hearing “you had a facelift” and “every time I see you you look younger”. AND NO….I do NOT work for, sell, and in no way have endorsements with Strivectin. I am a stay at home, regular, every day woman who went into the Ulta Store one day, and purchased the starter kit. Been hooked ever since, Good Luck Ladies!!!!!!!!!! (P.S. Guys can use this too!!!)

  • Lauri Original review: Jun 10, 2014. Reply

    I have used Strivectin SD off and on for years, and, believe me, my skin is MUCH happier when I’m using it then when I’m not. I just bought 2 new 6 oz tubes so I’m in for the long haul again. Not only do people tell me how young I look when I’m using it ( I’m 56 ), but my daughter in her mid 20s couldn’t believe how my “sagging skin” on my arms became “young” again. Seriously, my arms made the most amazing transformation from the skin losing it’s elasticity to looking firm again. I’m in good shape…. but sagging skin came with age. Thank goodness for the Strivectin helping to “keep things in place”. I suppose, from what I have read here, that for some people this product doesn’t work. For my skin, it is spectacular. I like being 56 and looking 42. Because I recently had breast cancer and am on a medication that takes ALL estrogen out of my body for the next 5 years, it’s going to be interesting to see if Strivectin can keep me from looking 92 soon. I’m heading into major wrinkle-time due to lack of all estrogen in my system. Hopefully Stirvectin can continue to keep me at least in my age group while going through this no-estrogen-at-all period of time. From past experience with the product, I’m highly hopeful.

  • Lynne Original review: Feb 14, 2014. Reply

    I have been using Strivectin SD for a couple of years now. I have very dry skin to the point that it feels uncomfortable without moisturizers. I love the SD products, the face cream, the eye cream and the neck cream. They are especially wonderful in the winter months when my skin can’t seem to get enough moisture. It doesn’t “wax up” on me like other creams that seem to just sit on my face. I can apply it once in the morning and once at night and go on through the day without re-applying. I just added the AR eye treatment, and daytime / nighttime cream to my routine. My skin seems to be more evenly toned, and radiant. I don’t really notice a huge reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, but that might be because I have been using hte SD products for quite a while. I do get compliments regularly on my beautiful skin, a lot has to do with what my mother gave me. I won’t stop using Strivectin any time soon.

  • Lia Original review: Dec 13, 2013. Reply

    Working as a beauty consultant, at Macys, I have tried everything I thought would help wrinkles, I mean everything! This is the only product that I have noticed a huge difference with, wrinkles and skin smoothness. It is by far the BEST skin care product I have ever used. I LOVE it!!!!

  • Chad Original review: Nov 29, 2013. Reply

    Do you have any products left? Please contact if you do. Thx

  • Nina Miller Original review: Nov 19, 2013. Reply

    I just saw strivicten at Marshalls n being a face cream junkie, I was going to buy it, the cream to sculpure ur face n the eye gel, but hesitated. I have sk many different products that r pricey, one I am trying so hard to stick with, and the thought that it was being sold at Marshalls made me think it was a reject, so I came home to read reviews, n so far, not too tempted to go back n purchase.

  • Evelyn Original review: Nov 02, 2013. Reply

    The Instant Retexturizing Scrub is pretty good. Maybe a little overpriced. I did not have as much success with the SD Cream. I actually stopped using Strivectin products and was sucked back in again. Don’t bother with the retinol products. Thee are much stronger retinol products. If you need something stronger.

  • Evangeline Original review: Oct 25, 2013. Reply

    I just bought two Strivectin products after reading all these reviews. I bought the Instant Retexturizing Scrub and Advanced Overnight Resurfacing Serum. I was using a gentle cleanser from the drug store but there was too much dead skin build up. I hope I can see a difference.

  • Adelaide Original review: Oct 10, 2013. Reply

    I just bought the Strivectin-SD Intensive Concentrate because it claims to rebuild collagen, resilience and texture. The limited edition kit costs $139 but is it 4oz so it should last for six months or so.

  • Denise Original review: Oct 07, 2013. Reply

    I’m interested in trying your products. Please email me your product prices and address.
    Thanks!

  • Mailet Original review: Oct 03, 2013. Reply

    I am from the Philippines. I used Strivectin for 2 years but to my dismay, I discovered that the brand has been pulled out and is no longer sold here. So I was forced to buy another good brand but cheaper. Is there a possibility that Strivectin products will be sold here again?

  • Mili Original review: Sep 12, 2013. Reply

    Jenny SullivanMarch 11, 2013 I had really high hopes for the strivectin eye treatment because I’ve had good success with Olay products before. It didn’t really meet my expectations. It seemed greasy to me. Maybe I got a bad batch but I won’t be purchasing this again.

  • Klaudia Original review: Sep 12, 2013. Reply

    SkylerMarch 15, 2013 I wasn’t a huge fan of Strivectin . It’s about what you’d epcext from something that you can get at any corner store. It works OK I guess but it’s not great. I’m still trying to find the product that will actually work well for my skin.

  • Hayley Original review: Sep 09, 2013. Reply

    I have been a Strivectin user for several months and I am happy with the product range. I have not tried or heard about StriVectin-AR™ Advanced Retinol Night Treatment but I am going to go onto the website and buy it now and if it is good I will replace my other retinol product.

  • Chaya Original review: Aug 29, 2013. Reply

    I am very interested in purchasing strivectin products – please get back to me with the best prices for them.

  • Ashby Original review: Aug 15, 2013. Reply

    I am using StriVectin-AR Advanced Retinol Night Treatment and it is comparable to retina a but slightly more expensive. Retinol is good for wrinkles and pigmentation. It causes the upper skin to peel.

  • Olivia Original review: Aug 09, 2013. Reply

    I have been using Strivectin products for several years now. They have definitely helped my skin and people tell me that I actually look younger. I still have creepiness on my cheeks but the retiniol product has helped reduce this. I eat lots of green vegetables and fruits 6 times per day to keep the nutrition in my body.

  • Heather Original review: Aug 08, 2013. Reply

    I have tried Lancome, Dior, Clinque, Chanel, Guerlain products in the past and nothing world for me. Then I did some research and read many StriVectin reviews and decided to give StriVectin a chance. I have been using StriVectin AR Advanced Retinol Night Treatment since it came out earlier this year. I have tried many different retinol creams from top skin care houses and I like this one best so far. I do not like StriVectin-SD and TL though, they have a strange texture. StriVectin AR feels much nicer.

  • Erin Original review: Jul 25, 2013. Reply

    This is my review of Strivectin SD. I’ve been using this product for a years with GREAT results. What it does not do well is lighten spots dark and sun spots and smooth out wrinkles. I think it has some immediate tightening effect as well.

    Has anybody used Strivectin TL cream?

  • Amy Original review: Jul 23, 2013. Reply

    Strivectin SD Cream, serum, etc work for stretch marks and wrinkles. Just use them for long enough before you except a wrinkle free face. They contain retinol so they will smooth the face as well.

  • Pretty Original review: Jul 18, 2013. Reply

    I have yet to come across a better wrinkle cream then Strivectin. Strivectin is awesome. It tightens the skin just as it would with stetch marks. Use it on half your face for a week and you will see what I am talking about. The secret is to keep using the products though because it will just become loose after a while if you do not maintain. It’s a cosmetic thing and not a medical breakthrough. Strivectin is pricey but works.

  • Kris Original review: Jun 21, 2013. Reply

    Strivectin is not a miracle cream and it made no difference to my wrinkles or my stretch marks. Other people swear by their products but I think they are being paid by Strivectin. I’ve also tried the neck cream, eye cream and other Strivectin products and they just dont work. Has anbody had any luck with Strivectin?

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    Strivectin SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate Review

    The Strivectin SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate takes all of the aspects of their iconic stretch mark cream and pushes the envelope even further to create an even more concentrated and powerful formula. This anti-aging moisturizer is powered by the NIA-114 complex that first put Stivectin on the map, as well as their upgraded Collagex-CE complex. But what do these technologies actually do for the skin? Starting off with NIA-114 Technology, this complex is full of niacinamide, which can help with everything from inflammatory to acne and dullness. The Collagex-CE Complex on the other hand contains copper tripeptides and marine ferment to target 10 different types of collagen within the skin in order to effectively boost collagen and elastin production in order to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and stretch marks.

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    Strivectin Advanced Acid Hyaluronic Dual-Response Serum Review

    While there are literally thousands of hyaluronic acid serums on the market, not all of these hydrating serums are created equal. If you’re on the hunt for a next left hyaluronic acid serum, you may want to check out the StriVectin Advanced Acid Hyaluronic Dual-Response Serum. This hydrating, lightweight, silky serum was designed to deliver and intense dose of hydration as well as long-lasting moisture. One of the main distinctions between hyaluronic acid serums has to do with the type of formula behind them. Hyaluronic acid on its own is a humectant, which draws water from the skin. More simplistic hyaluronic acid serums do an excellent job of hydrating the skin, but need to be topped with emollients and occlusives from other products in order to keep this hydration from evaporating. What makes this product unique is that instead of needing to top this hyaluronic acid serum with a separate product, the formula behind this serum contains everything you need to lock in this hydration. As the name would suggest the Strivectin Advanced Acid Hyaluronic Dual-Response Serum contains two different formulas, for a dual purpose product. The first chamber contains six forms or weights of hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin, while the second chamber contains NIA-114 as well as ceramides to nourish the skin and keep it hydrated all day long.

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    StriVectin Multi-Action Blue Rescue Clay Renewal Mask Review

    StriVectin Multi-Action Blue Rescue Clay Renewal Mask is a massage-activated, color-transforming clay mask designed to improve the look of dull, lifeless skin in just ten minutes. Encapsulated blue algae extract and pigments activate upon application, transforming from white to ocean blue color. Once applied to the skin, this mask is said to effectively draw impurities out of pores while providing the skin with moisture and nourishment. There are two types of clay ingredients in this mask, kaolin and bentonite, that provide absorbent properties to remove excess oil from the skin’s surface and pores, as well as reduce shine. These clay ingredients can sometimes cause skin dryness, however, the StriVectin Multi-Action Blue Rescue Clay Renewal Mask contains several hydrating ingredients to combat this issue.

    Another key ingredient in the StriVectin Multi-Action Blue Rescue Clay Renewal Mask is Lactococcus ferment lysate, a type of probiotic. Probiotics help to balance the skin’s microbiome. This means that probiotics keep the “good” bacteria that make up the microbiome functioning properly and work to get rid of the “bad” bacteria that are often the cause of skin conditions like acne, dryness, sensitivity, eczema, etc. Restoring the skin’s natural barrier with probiotics keeps your skin hydrated and helps to prevent infection, breakouts, and irritation. The final key ingredient in the StriVectin Multi-Action Blue Rescue Clay Renewal Mask is blue algae extract, which provides skin with vitamins and minerals, and also helps to soothe skin.

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    StriVectin Multi-Action R&R Eye Cream Review

    If you’re looking for a multi-functional eye cream, you may want to check out the StriVectin Multi-Action R&R Eye Cream. This cream was designed to target the five major signs of aging which includes lines & wrinkles, dark circles, sagging, puffiness and dehydration. In addition to targeting aging, this product also features an apricot colored tinted to help counteract dark undereye circles. When it comes to ingredients, this product also contains the NIA-114 complex which is unique to StriVectin products. The NIA-114 complex is composed of several peptides which visibly firms and tightens the look of the under eye area. Based on an 8 week clinical evaluation, 100% of women saw a visible improvement in brightness, puffiness, wrinkles around the eyes, and crow’s feet.

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    Strivectin Tightening Body Cream Review

    The Strivectin Tightening Body Cream was designed to serve as a deeply nourishing body moisturizer that offers smoothing, tightening and firming processes. While we are often very conscious of the ingredients and properties in our skincare products, we often forget to do the same due diligence for our body care products. If you’re starting to notice uneven skin tone on your body, increased dryness or roughness, it may be time to step up your body care game. The Strivectin Tightening Body Cream contains ingredients like their patented NIA-114 technology which helps to strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier, while caffeine and peptides help to boost collagen production and create smoother, more youthful looking skin. According to the Brand, skin will look more toned, tighter and firmer in just 8 weeks.

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    StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles Review

    The StriVectin Intensive Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles is an anti-aging eye cream that reduces the look of wrinkles, under eye circles, puffiness and even screen fatigue. This product features a lightweight, yet richly moisturizing formula that addresses crow’s feet, squint lines and even deep-set wrinkles. The formula behind this product includes the patented NIA-114 technology. This compound helps to strengthen the fragile skin around the eye area and diminish dehydration. Based on clinical trials, 96% of users saw eyes that looked more awake after four weeks of use. Additionally, 93% of users reported fine lines and wrinkles looked visibly reduced. StriVectin recommends applying a pea-sized amount of this product onto the ring finger before evenly distributing the product to the eye area in small dots.

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    Strivectin Eye Cream

    Strivectin Eye Cream: Product Overview Individuals who want to add a product to their skin care kit that treats wrinkles around the eyes, dark circles, and puffiness under the eyes should consider Strivectin Eye Cream as a viable option. This eye cream, which is formulated to treat a number of skin care problems, is just one of many anti-aging products offered from the company. In fact, Strivectin Eye Cream is one of half a dozen eye treatments included in the Strivectin product lineup. Other products from this New York-based company include CC creams, products to treat the lips, skin brighteners, and products to even out skin tone. Like many other products in the company lineup, Strivectin Eye Cream is available to customers through either manual payments or through the company’s auto-replenishment program.

    About Strivectin Eye Cream

    Strivectin Eye Cream is formulated to treat crow’s feet around the eyes, as well as dark circles and puffiness in the sensitive area under the eyes, making this a multi-purpose product that may allow you to replace other creams in your skin care kit. The product comes in a one-ounce tube, which protects its active ingredients from sunlight and bacteria, unlike products that come packaged in a jar.

    Strivectin Overnight Facial Resurfacing Serum

    Strivectin Overnight Facial Resurfacing Serum: Product Overview Many skin care experts assert that the skin heals and regenerates most effectively during the overnight hours and makes overnight skin care products, such as Strivectin Overnight Facial Resurfacing Serum, more effective. This serum is formulated to boost the skin's own natural regenerating abilities and helps its surface increase cell turnover.Strivectin Overnight Facial Resurfacing Serum, along with many other skin care products for the face, neck, eyes, and lips have been the manufacturing mainstay of this New-York based company since it was founded. The serum may be beneficial for those who want to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores, and who want to brighten their skin as well. Since Strivectin Overnight Facial Resurfacing Serum is designed to do all of this, it may allow them to replace several items in their skin care kit with this product, which treats multiple skin care issues.

    About Strivectin Overnight Facial Resurfacing Serum

    Strivectin Overnight Facial Resurfacing Serum has been available since October of 2009 and is a non-retinol product that has been clinically proven by the manufacturer to reduce dryness and flaky skin. This serum is thinner than a cream, so it may benefit those who have found that thicker creams tend to clog their pores and cause acne breakouts.

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    Strivectin SD

    Strivectin SD: Product Line Overview If you're like many people, you build your skin care kit based on the goal of having younger-looking skin, and products from the Strivectin SD collection may help you do so. This product collection targets aging skin and targets fine lines and wrinkles on the face, around the eyes, and crepey skin on the hands. The Strivectin SD collection includes half a dozen products that will allow you to target aging skin in a number of ways, including the Strivectin SD Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles. This collection is one of many in this New York-based company's line of products, which also includes serums, moisturizers, and body care items. The Strivectin SD collection is available for shipping throughout the U.S. and Canada.

    About Strivectin SD

    The Strivectin SD collection may be a viable skin care choice for individuals who want to fight the signs of aging on more than one area of the body. They may especially benefit those who want to build a skin care kit that specifically fights the signs of aging, such as fine lines, crow's feet, and dry, discolored skin of the face and hands.

    Strivectin Instant Facial Sculpting Cream

    The Facts about Strivectin Instant Facial Sculpting Cream Eliminating fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin can be a challenge as you age, and the addition of a sculpting cream, such as Strivectin Instant Facial Sculpting Cream, to your skin care kit may help you tackle these issues. This sculpting cream, which was manufactured by the New-York based Strivectin Company was discontinued in 2012, but it may still be available at some third-party resale sites and other e-commerce skin care and beauty product retailers. Strivectin Instant Facial Sculpting Cream is formulated to boost the skin's own natural collagen production, tighten the skin at the neck and jawline, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This cream may be beneficial for those who want an anti-aging product that treats more than just wrinkles. Strivectin Instant Facial Sculpting Cream has a limited availability online, but you may be able to find it at websites that ship their products internationally.

    About Strivectin Instant Facial Sculpting Cream

    Strivectin Instant Facial Sculpting Cream is designed to work with the skin's natural support system by boosting its ability to create collagen and by strengthening the skin's dermal cushion. The product is packaged in a 50 ml jar, and only one size is available for purchase.

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    Strivectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream Review

    The Strivectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream is one of the most well known and best selling products that the brand has to offer. This neck cream was designed to provide an instantaneous tightening effect as well as a noticeable improvement in skin’s appearance overtime. According to the brand, it’s important to have a separate neck cream due to the fact that the skin on the neck and decollete has less fatty tissue and collagen, which is why this area tends to show signs of age first. Key ingredients in this formula include a variety of peptides, a blend of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and three ingredient complexes that are unique to Strivectin products. NIA-114 is the most well known of the three, as it features predominantly in a number of the brand’s most well loved products. This complex works to strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier in order to create a healthier, more youthful looking appearance. The other two complexes also help to brightening the skin as well as firm and tone it, to create a more radiant appearance.

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    Nia 24 Review

    Nia 24 Review: Company Overview and Product Information Nia 24 is a skin care company that sells a number of products for skin protection, therapy, and for the treatment of skin that has been damaged by the sun, such as dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Products include skin care for the face, neck, hands, the upper chest, and for the eyes. Nia 24 is owned by Nyadine, Inc, which was founded in 1997 in New York City by Myron and Elaine Jacobson, pharmacologists who wanted to use their patented niacin ingredients to create a superior skin care line. This skin care line is a viable choice for anyone who suffers from dry skin, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines and wrinkles and who has not gotten the results they desire from over-the-counter skin care products. Nia 24 is currently available to customers throughout the U.S.

    About Nia 24 Products

    Nia 24 formulates all of its products with a patented ingredient known as Pro-Niacin. This ingredient is derived from vitamin B3, which is also known as niacin, a beneficial vitamin that regulates cholesterol and boosts natural energy. However, the creators of this ingredient claim that it delivers the vitamin directly to the skin instead of receiving it orally, as you might from taking supplements. The ingredient is formulated to protect the skin from damage and heal damage that has already occurred. This makes Nia 24 products a viable choice for those who have a number of different items in their skin care kit that protect and treat the skin individually but who are looking for skin care products that do both. However, it is essential that you read unbiased Nia 24 reviews before making your purchasing decision, as delivering skin vitamins topically may not provide the best results for all individuals.

    Annemarie Borlind

    When it comes to the competitive cosmetics industry there are many brands that come and go. And in that very same space are the brands that stick around and stand the test of time. For one of the original natural based cosmetics companies, Annemarie Borlind, that time spans back more the fifty years ago. Annemarie Borlind is a natural beauty brand that has been providing natural based, highly effective and innovative skincare products for decades. With their scientifically savvy formulations and dedication to sustainable beauty, Annemarie Borlind is a brand that won’t be going anywhere, anytime soon.

    The Story Behind Annemarie Borlind

    Although the official Annemarie Borlind makeup brand was launched in 1959, the brand’s humble beginnings started back many years before that. Founded by beauty therapist Annemarie Lindner, her self titled cosmetics brand Annemarie Borlind skincare initially started from natural skincare concoctions Annemarie designed to treat her own problematic skin. It was from these premature formulas initiated in 1947 and perfected over the next decade that the Annemarie Borlind brand was born. 

    By 1959, Annemarie Borlind skincare was officially launched and the philosophy of the brand was solidified. For Annemarie Borlind the mission to create natural based cosmetics that were formulated with powerful plant extracts, organically sourced ingredients, vegan, and high performing was the focus of the company. For the next 40 years, Annemarie Borlind would go on to perfect their formulations while working on many innovative product lines that would not only transform the Annemarie Borlind brand but the natural cosmetics industry on a whole.