Alba Botanica Even & Bright Cleansing Gel, 6 Oz (Packaging May Vary)

I had been using Proactiv green tea moisturizer for years out of fear that I would break out horribly if I switched to anything else. It had really gotten to the point where it wasn't even doing anything anymore for me though. I had flaky, beyond dry skin across my brow bone and under my eyes at times, to the point where it was painful. I tried coconut oil, mango butter, Burt's Bees eye cream, and nothing seemed to work without making it burn like crazy or make it worse. In comes this lovely product. It is super thick, and you only need a tiny bit of it. I just touch the top of it and get enough for above my eyes, then do one more pat for my forehead and each cheek. I use it day and night and it is a miracle product. It is extremely moisturizing, but not to the point of making this skin feel like it is suffocating or greasy. It really just feels balanced and soft and happy. I also use this on my neck where I have some stubborn eczema, and even with the strong fragrance in it, it doesn't bother it and is actually the only thing that has worked on it, even beyond Cortizone-10 for eczema and my Eucerin cream. Yes, the smell is something else. It smells kind of like men's deodorant. I actually almost pitched it/gave it away after using it the first time... I had to wash it off my face because I couldn't stand it. But then, one night, I had it sitting on my counter, and was desperate for some moisture, so I slathered it on around my eyes and woke up with normal skin for the first time since probably October. I have to admit I had some weird dreams that night that my face was inside a guy's armpit. But now, I'm used to it. Just like any perfume you wear, you'll get used to it and not even notice it after a day or two. Oh, and not a single breakout! For this price, you have to give it a try!

When it comes to sunscreens, you basically have two choices - a physical barrier like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, or a chemical sunscreen. For me, the mineral oxides feel like motor oil on my face. When you have to scrub that greasy white stuff off with hot soapy water twice to get remove it, no bueno. So I go with the chemical sunscreens. At my age, I'm pretty sure they're not going to be what takes me out this time around. I'm coming back to this product after several years of being away, trying other more expensive or more exotic moisturizing sunscreens. Why'd I come back? Here's what I love about this moisturizer: 1) it's light yet still moisturizes. It's not going to clog your pores. 2) the brightening ingredients actually DO brighten your skin 3) SPF 15 is adequate for my needs, since I'm not going out into the noon-day sun with it 4) the scent is lovely and light, nothing overwhelming or off-putting, and fades quickly. Don't be put off by the negative reviews about the packaging. Just look at the thing - the cap is flat because it's meant to be stored vertically, cap down. When you do this, the product inside drips down so it will easily come out of the pump. Yeah, if you store it on its side, you may get frustrated. So just eliminate the source of frustration and store it standing on the cap.

I have several skin allergies to common ingredients in facial cleansers that I need to avoid, and it is especially tough to find exfoliators that don't leave me with rashes or irritation. I use this about 2 times a week as a scrub (not a cleanser) and love the way my skin feels after each use. I like that the "grains" are nice and fine so that you can really work it into the skin. Only thing keeping it from a 5-star review is that I wish the liquid was a teeeeny tiny bit thicker. But that certainly won't stop me from buying it again. As for the low reviews from other fellow sensitive-skin sufferers that claim nasty reactions - I think it's mostly a matter of knowing what sets your skin off and reading the labels. My most common "triggers" are salycylic acid and chamomile, and this is free of both of those, and it has therefore done nothing to irritate my skin. But your mileage my vary, so read the ingredient list!

I love the Alba products. They are the one brand I can trust that does not make my skin feel itchy or irritated. I love the scent of this and the built in silicone scrub brush is actually really nice. I saw a lot of people review and say they didn’t like it but I really enjoy it. It’s soft and very easy to squeeze and use. The price is great for a good quality product. I will be buying this product again!

I have used this Even Advanced Sea Plus for years as a night time moisturizer and have always been satisfied. I am 66 and probably started using it at around 48). I have also tried over several years experimenting with other products (department store brands--much more expensive; private "derm" clinic prescription only---even more dear$$$) and find that this Alba product delivers moisturized skin with a decrease in wrinkles, and even more surprising a lovely lustre after using it for a week or so, which I finally realized was the effect of its claims to even skin tone. It is all natural to boot. Ladies (and gents) you need to trial this. A best kept secret. Also, to me the fragrance is mild and bearly discernable. The creme is on the heavy side, so I usually use it at night only, though it will "soak in" over 15-60 minutes, and is a relief for those dry winter days.

Very good, but too expensive.

I tried the product years ago and liked it very much. Remembered it now and tried out again, but the formula has changed, and it doesn't feel the same anymore. I still like it though, nothing wrong with it but not as effective as it used to be.

Produit couvrant bien pour la nuit, pas trop épais ni l'inverse et odeur douce et agréablement un peu parfumée......cependant la traduction en français laisse croire que l'on va recevoir 2 pots alors qu'il s'agit de un pot de 2 onces,.....cette publicité mériterait d'être mieux traduite,.....

Huele rico, hace mucha espuma, lo cual a mí no me gusta tanto, se quita muy fácil al enjuagar el rostro y no lo deja con sensación tirante. Me encantó.

Nice cream, not too greasy or heavy, just was I was looking for, would buy again.