This month we tested a new range of anti-pigmentation Even Botanical, Yves Rocher.
The Even Botanical line includes a serum, a day fluid and a local corrector. Manufacturers promise that the products will reduce the brightness and size of age spots, as well as improve complexion. To check whether this is so, the editor of Psychologies, Olga Muradova, volunteered. She tested the entire series for four weeks.
Operating principle
Licorice root regulates the production of the coloring pigment melanin and thus gradually lightens the spots. White lupine proteins accelerate skin renewal, which means that darkened cells are quickly replaced by normal ones. Aphloia leaves reduce UV damage. Vegetable talc, cornstarch and allantoin derived from comfrey roots soften the skin. There are no parabens and mineral oils in the formulations. Olga’s opinion: “At the beginning of summer, I unsuccessfully fell off my bike and tore off the skin on my cheek. The abrasion healed quickly, but a pigment spot remained in its place – an unpleasant reminder of an unfortunate incident. That’s why I gladly agreed to test Even Botanical. It was also pleasing that Yves Rocher products include exclusively plant extracts. And at the word “natural” I lose my will.
Feature of application
Twice a day, Even Botanical Serum should be applied to cleansed skin. Then treat the spots with a corrector. Morning care completes the fluid, evening – any cream according to skin type. Olga’s opinion: “Convenient packaging, unobtrusive fresh aromas and light textures. Two pumps are enough for the entire face, neck and décolleté need another drop. Concealer, which I apply only to the stain, seems to last forever. It is a pity that it can only be used for six months after opening the bottle.
Promised effect
In a month, the complexion should become uniform, the size and brightness of age spots should decrease. Olga’s opinion: “The fight against stains is a long process. The main thing is to use the funds regularly and not give up, even if there are no improvements yet. I knew this and did not give up using Even Botanical, even if I fell down from fatigue. How happy I was when the pigmentation began to go off in the second week! Previously, she shone through even through the foundation, and now she was hidden by powder. After another two weeks, the stain became completely invisible. Although if you look closely, you can see its contours. I will continue to use Even Botanical to make my skin tone perfectly even. After all, it really does work.”