They changed the formula. The beauty boards are in open revolt.
The real crime? They swapped the iconic jar for a pump — and the texture is not the same.
The drugstore moisturizer that defined a generation. About $30. Claims to plump skin in 24 hours.
The Pump
It’s hygienic, sure, but you can’t scoop out the last bit.
Peptide Complex
The supposed wrinkle-smoothing engine.
Niacinamide
For brightness and barrier support — the one win.
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It’s still a peptide and vitamin B3 cocktail. But the base formula feels lighter — some say cheaper.
- Niacinamide: Fades dark spots & calms redness
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4: The signature peptide for collagen
- Glycerin: Basic hydration workhorse
- Dimethicone: The slip that makes it feel luxe — but it’s less silky now
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It’s a white cream, not that decadent peach gel-cream. Absorbs fast — like, 20 seconds fast. Leaves a faint film.
After two weeks, my skin was hydrated. But that “bounce” you get from a rich cream? Gone. It just… sits there.
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Fine lines looked the same. No new plumpness. It prevented dryness, but so does my $10 Cetaphil.
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It’s a competent moisturizer. But the magic — that transformative feel — is missing. They fixed what wasn’t broken.